Kia PICANTO 2023, Manual, Page: 488 / 570

Maintenance
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Tyres and wheels
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci
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fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tyre to degenerate
and reduce tyre life, and excessive tem
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perature can lead to sudden tyre failure.
Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tyre
is based on straightahead braking trac
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tion tests, and does not include accelera
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tion, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
WARNING
tyre temperature
The temperature grade for this tyre is
established for a tyre that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive load
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ing, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat build-up and possible
sudden tyre failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious injury or
death.
Low aspect ratio tyre (if
equipped)
Low aspect ratio tyres, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tyres are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable to ride in
and there is more noise compare with
normal tyres.
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the low aspect
ratio tyre is shorter than the normal, the
wheel and tyre of the low aspect ratio
tyre is easier to be damaged. So, follow
the instructions below.
僅 When driving on a rough road or off
road, drive cautiously because tyres
and wheels may be damaged. And
after driving, inspect tyres and
wheels.
僅 When passing over a pothole, speed
bump, manhole, or kerb stone, drive
slowly so that the tyres and wheels
are not damaged.
僅 If the tyre is impacted, inspect the tyre
condition or contact a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 To prevent damage to the tyre,
inspect the tyre condition and pres
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sure every 3,000 km (1,900 miles).
CAUTION
僅 It is not easy to recognize the tyre
damage with your own eyes. But if
there is the slightest hint of tyre dam
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age, even though you cannot see the
tyre damage with your own eyes,
have the tyre checked or replaced
because the tyre damage may cause
air leakage from the tyre.
僅 If the tyre is damaged by driving on a
rough road, off road, pothole, man
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hole, or kerb stone, it will not be cov
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ered by the warranty.
僅 You can find out the tyre information
on the tyre sidewall.