KIA Sorento 2014 User Manual

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

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.

Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressures

All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than
1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure,
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
8.

All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver’s side center
pillar.

WARNING

- Tire under-

inflation

Severe underinflation (70 kPa
(10 psi) or more) can lead to
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 long periods at high speeds.

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CAUTION

• 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,
have it checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.

• Overinflation produces a

harsh ride, excessive wear at
the center of the tire tread, and
a greater possibility of dam-
age from road hazards.

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