2005 KIA Rio wheel alignment

Suggestions for Economical
OperationYour vehicle’s fuel economy is mainly dependent on
your style of driving, how you drive, where you drive
and when you drive.
Each of these factors has an effect on how many miles
(kilometers) you can get from a gallon (liter) of fuel.
To operate your vehicle as economically as possible,
use the following driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
 Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the engine
is running smoothly, begin driving. Remember,
though, that on cold days, engine warm-up may take
a little longer.
 Save fuel by accelerating slowly after stopping.
 Keep the engine in tune and follow the
recommended periodic maintenance schedule.
This will increase the life of all parts and lower your
operating costs.
 Do not use the air conditioner unnecessarily.
 Slow down when driving on rough roads. For longer tire life and better fuel economy, always
keep the tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
 Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to
avoid sudden stops. This will reduce wear on brake
linings and pads and save fuel because extra fuel is
required to accelerate back to driving speed.
 Do not carry unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This can cause needless wear, possible
damage to the brakes, and poor fuel economy.
 Improper wheel alignment causes the tires to roll
at excessive angles, which results in faster tire wear.
It takes more power to overcome this improper
alignment, which wastes fuel.
 Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel
economy.
 Crosswinds and headwinds reduce fuel economy. To
help offset some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.Driving Tips5-6
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Maintenance7-8Chassis and Body (cont.)I: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Brake lines & connections (including booster)IIIIIManual transaxle oil
IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Clutch & brake pedal free playI IIIIIIIIII IIIII
Automatic transaxle fluid
IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Chassis & underbody bolts & nuts
I IIIIIIIIII IIIII
Tire condition & inflation pressure
I IIIIIIIIII IIIII
Wheel alignmentInspect when abnormal condition noted
Tire rotationSteering operation & linkageI IIIIIIIIII IIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
Rotate the tires every 12,000 km (1)
(1)
(4)
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
(4) If necessary, rotate and balance the wheels.
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During tire rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
Check for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper
wheel alignment, an out-of-balance condition, severe
braking or severe cornering. Look for bumps or bulges
in the tread or side of tire. Replace the tire if you find
either of these conditions. Also, replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord. After rotation, be sure to bring
the front and rear tire pressures to specification and
check lug nut tightness.
Disc brake pads should be inspected for wear
whenever tires are rotated. Maintenance7-36
Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will
appear as a solid band, 12.7 mm wide (1/2 inch) acrossthe tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)of tread remaining on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for this band to appear across the entire
tread before replacing the tire.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
Rotate radial tires that have an asymmetric tread
pattern from front to rear only and not from right
to left.
AS2B07023
Tread wear indicator
New tread Worn tread
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Compact Spare Tire Replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a
regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread
wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement
compact spare tire should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your new Kia and should
be mounted on the same compact spare tire wheel. The
compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on
a regular size wheel, and the compact spare tire wheel
is not designed for mounting a regular size tire.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
In addition to proper tire inflation, correct wheel
alignment helps to minmize tire wear. Your vehicle’s
alignment sh
ould be checked every 12 months
or
24,000 km (15,000 miles).
Your tires were properly balanced at the factory, but
they may need to be rebalanced before they wear out.
If you notice a consistent vibration when driving, have
your Kia Dealer inspect your tires. A tire should
always be rebalanced if it has been removed from the
wheel.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can damage your
vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only approved
wheel weights.
AS2B07024
Tread wear
indicator bar
Indicator
location mark
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