Kia NiroEV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
TYRES AND WHEELS
Tyre care
For proper maintenance, and safety
you must always maintain recom-
mended tyre inflation pressures and
stay within the load limits and weight
distribution recommended for your
vehicle.
Recommended cold tyre infla-
tion pressures
All tyre pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tyres are cold. “Cold Tyres” 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 tyre
wear.
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tyre and wheels” in chapter
8.
All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the vehicle.
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WARNING
- Tyre underin-
flation
Severe underinflation (70 kPa
(10 psi) or more) can lead to
severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation and
other tyre failures that can
result in the loss of vehicle con-
trol leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
CAUTION
• Underinflation also results in
excessive wear, poor handling
and reduced energy economy.
Wheel deformation also is pos-
sible. Keep your tyre pressures
at the proper levels. If a tyre
frequently needs refilling, have
the system checked by a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service part-
ner.
• Overinflation produces a
harsh ride, excessive wear at
the centre of the tyre tread,
and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.