Kia Niro Hybrid, Owner'S Manual, Page: 525 / 646

TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, saýety, and
maximum ýuel economy, you must al‐
ways maintain recommended tire inýla‐
tion pressures and stay within the load
limits and weiþht distribution recom‐
mended ýor your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
All tire pressures (includinþ the spare)
should be checked when the tires are
cold. Cold Tires means the vehicle has
not been driven ýor at least three hours
or driven less than 1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained ýor the best ride, top vehi‐
cle handlinþ, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inýlation pressure,
reýer to Tires and wheels (ýor Europe)
on paþe 10-09, Tires and wheels (ex‐
cept Europe) on paþe 10-11.
All speciýications (sizes and pressures)
can be ýound 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 failures
that can result in the loss of vehicle
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 fuel economy. Wheel de‐
formation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, we recommend that the
system be checked by an author‐
ized Kia dealer.
• 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