Kia NiroEV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Driving your vehicle
Do not install studded tyres without
first checking local, state and munic-
ipal regulations for possible restric-
tions against their use.
Tyre chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tyres is recommended instead of
snow chains. Do not mount tyre
chains on vehicles equipped with
aluminum wheels; snow chains may
cause damage to the wheels. If snow
chains must be used, use AutoSock
(fabric snow chain). Damage to your
vehicle caused by improper snow
chain use is not covered by your
vehicle manufacturers warranty.
When using tyre chains, install tyre
chains only on the front tyres.
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CAUTION
Always check chain installation
for proper mounting after driv-
ing approximately 0.5 to 1 km
(0.3 to 0.6 miles) to ensure safe
mounting. Retighten or remount
the chains if they are loose.
WARNING
- Snow tyre
size
Snow tyres should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tyres. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your vehi-
cle may be adversely affected.