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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, and safety
you must always maintain recommen‐
ded tire inflation pressures and stay
within the load limits and weight distri‐
bution recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare)
should be checked when the tires are
cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has
not been driven for at least three hours
or driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi‐
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure,
refer to “Tires and wheels” on page
9-07.
All specifications (sizes and pressures)
can be found on a label attached to the
vehicle.
WARNING
n Tire under-inflation
Severe underinflation (70 kPa
(10 psi) or more) can lead to severe
heat build-up, causing blowouts,
tread separation and other tire fail‐
ures that can result in the loss of ve‐
hicle control leading to severe injury
or death. This risk is much higher on
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hot days and when driving for long
periods at high speeds.
CAUTION
• Underinflation also results in ex‐
cessive wear, poor handling and
reduced energy economy. Wheel
deformation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, have the system checked
by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
• Overinflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.
• Warm tires normally exceed rec‐
ommended cold tire pressures by
28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not
release air from warm tires to ad‐
just the pressure or the tires will
be underinflated.
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Maintenance