2007 KIA SPECTRA5 Owners Manual

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5Snow tires  If you mount snow tires on your Kia,
make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance y

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Chain installation 
When installing chains, follow the
manufacturers instructions and
mount them as tightly as you can.
Drive slowly with chains installed. If
you hear the chains con

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5Driving in flooded areas  Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequat

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Towing capacity:Without trailer brakes:
750 lbs (340 kg)
With trailer brakes:
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Towing capacity is the maximum
trailer weight including its cargo
weight, your vehicle

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C190F01JM
Item Description Total
A Vehicle Capacity  1400 lbs
Weight (635 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight  300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 (136 kg)
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Available Cargo a

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Refer to your vehicles tire and load-
ing information label for specific
information about your vehicles
capacity weight and seating posi-
tions. The combined weight of the
driver,

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The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.
If you carry items inside your vehicle
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything els

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WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLEThis section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with o