Maintenance
TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
CAUTION
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
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Underinflation also results in
excessive wear, poor handling
and reduced fuel economy.
Wheel deformation also is
possible. Keep your tire pres-
sures at the proper levels. If a
tire frequently needs refilling,
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Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressures
have
it
checked
by
an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Overinflation
produces
a
All tire pressures (including the
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harsh ride, excessive wear at
the center of the tire tread, and
a greater possibility of dam-
age from road hazards.
spare) should be checked every day All specifications (sizes and pres-
when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” sures) can be found on a label
means the vehicle has not been driv- attached to the vehicle.
en for at least three hours or driven
less than 1.6 km (one mile).
WARNING - Tire underin-
Recommended pressures must be
flation
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
Severe underinflation (70 kPa
psi) or more) can lead to
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
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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 hot days and when driving
for protracted periods at high
speeds.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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