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Maintenance
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
1LDA5026
Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance or serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, andtraction.
Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same car. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
(Continued)(Continued)
Using tires and wheel otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-ous accident.
Wheels that do not meet KIA’s specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the
vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) to work irregularly.(if equipped)
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Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions for the prop-
er way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web- bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/ electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affectthe fabric’s appearance and fire- resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may resultin damage to the rear window defroster grid.CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcoholcontent solutions. If you use high alcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.
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Index
Side impact air bag ························································3-48
Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-72
Smooth cornering ···························································5-38
Snow tires ······································································5-41Spare tire
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Special driving conditions ·············································5-37 Driving at night ························································5-38
Driving in flooded areas ··········································5-39
Driving in the rain ····················································5-39
Hazardous driving conditions ··································5-37
Highway driving ······················································5-40
Rocking the vehicle ··················································5-37
Smooth cornering ·····················································5-38
Speedometer ···································································4-39
Speed limit control system ·············································5-33
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-5
Steering wheel ·······························································4-30 Horn ··········································································4-31
Electric power steering ············································4-30
Tilt steering ······························································4-30
Storage compartment ·····················································4-90 Center console storage ·············································4-90
Cool box, Glove box cooling ··························4-76, 4-91
Glove box ·································································4-90
Luggage box ·····························································4-92
Multi box ··································································4-91 Sunglass holder ························································4-92
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ·····································4-26Sunvisor ·········································································4-95
Super lock system ···························································4-11 Tachometer ····································································4-38 Tailgate ··········································································4-14 Emergency tailgate safety release ····························4-15
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-31
Theft-alarm system ··························································4-8
Tilt steering ····································································4-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ·····················6-15 Changing a tire with TPMS ······································6-18
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-8
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-49, 8-4 Checking tire inflation pressure ·······························7-50
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ·············7-49
Tire care ···································································7-49
Tire maintenance ······················································7-54
Tire replacement ······················································7-53
Tire rotation ······························································7-51
Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-55
Tire traction ······························································7-54
Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-52
Wheel replacement ···················································7-54
Tonneau cover·······························································4-101
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