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• Tires with too much or too little
pressure wear unevenly causing
poor handling, loss of vehicle con‐
trol, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on the
tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar.
• Worn tires can cause accidents.
Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
• Remember to check the pressure
of your spare tire. Kia recom‐
mends that you check the spare
every time you check the pressure
of the other tires on your vehicle.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommen‐
ded that the tires be rotated every
10,000 km (6,500 miles) or sooner iý ir‐
reþular wear develops.
Durinþ rotation, check the tires ýor cor‐
rect balance.
When rotatinþ tires, check ýor uneven
wear and damaþe. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres‐
sure, improper wheel aliþnment, out-
oý- balance wheels, severe brakinþ or
severe cornerinþ. Look ýor bumps or
bulþes in the tread or side oý tire. Re‐
place the tire iý you ýind either oý these
conditions. Replace the tire iý ýabric or
cord is visible. Aýter rotation, be sure to
brinþ the ýront and rear tire pressures
to speciýication and check luþ nut tiþht‐
ness.
Reýer to Tire and wheels on paþes
10-09; 10-11 .
Disc brake pads should be inspected ýor
wear whenever tires are rotated.
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Maintenance