2015 KIA Sorento flat tire

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Maintenance
Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure :
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg. (150 lbs) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.
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Maintenance62
7All season tires Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
formance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.Summer tires Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions, Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
season tires on all four wheels.
Snow tiresIf you equip your vehicle with snow
tires, they should be the same size
and have the same load capacity as
the original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; otherwise,
poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver's side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire side-
wall, whichever is less. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) when
your vehicle is equipped with snow
tires.Radial-ply tiresRadial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
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Specifications & Consumer information48TIRES AND WHEELS
ItemTire size Wheel sizee Inflation pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel lug nut torque kg•m (lbft, Nm)
Normal load
()
Maximum load()
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire P235/65R17 7.0J×17
230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33)
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
235/60R18 7.5J×18
P235/55R19 7.5J×19
Compact spare tire (if equipped) T165/90R17 4.0T×17 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60)
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
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Index
Parking brake ..........................................................5-32
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-34
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-36
Vehicle stability management ..................................5-40
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-41
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-36
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Camera (Rear view) ....................................................4-106
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-6
Care ........................................................................\
........7-50 Tire care ....................................................................7-50\
Exterior care ..............................................................7-74
Interior care ..............................................................7-79
Center console storage ................................................4-146
Central door lock switch................................................4-23
Checking the parking brake ..........................................7-38
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-51
Child restraint system ....................................................3-38 Seat belt ....................................................................3-40\
Tether anchor system ................................................3-43
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter ................................................7-41
Clock ........................................................................\
....4-154
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-155
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-68 Compact spare tire ........................................................6-15
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-55
Coolant ........................................................................\
..7-33
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-33
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-81
Cruise control system ....................................................5-44
Cruise control switch ................................................5-45
To set cruise control speed........................................5-45
Cup holder ..................................................................4-149
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-67
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-68
Day/night rearview mirror ............................................4-55
Daytime running light..................................................4-109
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Defogging logic ..........................................................4-144
Defroster (Rear window) ............................................4-120
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-142
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ................................................................4-69
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-68
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger’s seat ................................................3-50C
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Index
Flat tire ........................................................................\
....6-8Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Changing tires ..........................................................6-11
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-155
Fluid ........................................................................\
......7-36 Brakes/clutch fluid ....................................................7-36
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-37
Fog light (front) ..........................................................4-112
Front seat adjustment - Manual ......................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................3-6
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-89
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-40
Fuel Gauge ....................................................................4-72\
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-66\
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-64 Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-65
Fuse switch ................................................................7-66
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-67
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-68 Gauges ........................................................................\
..4-71
Glove box ....................................................................4-14\
6
Gross vehicle weight ......................................................8-5
Hazard warning flasher................................................4-107
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-57
Headlamp escort function ............................................4-108
Headlamp welcome ....................................................4-108
Headlamp welcome function ......................................4-108
Headrest(front) ..............................................................3-10
Headrest(rear) ................................................................3-22
Heated steering wheel....................................................4-51
Heater ........................................................................\
..4-131
Automatic climate control system ..........................4-131
High - beam operation ................................................4-111
Hight adjustment............................................................3-28
Highway driving ............................................................5-61
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-41
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-38
Horn ........................................................................\
......4-51
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2F
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Index8IPower window lock button ............................................4-36
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................3-31
Rear parking assist system ..........................................4-102
Rear seat adjustment ......................................................3-15
Rear view camera ........................................................4-106
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-50
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-6Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-6
Refrigerant label ............................................................8-10
Road warning ..................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-58
Room lamp ..................................................................4-117
Rotation (Tire) ..............................................................7-58
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-9
Seat belt Precautions......................................................3-34
Seat belt restraint system ..............................................3-25
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-26
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-25 Seat belt restraint system ..........................................3-25
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-26
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-27
Hight adjustment ......................................................3-28 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-31
Seat belt Precautions ................................................3-34
Seat warmer (front)........................................................3-12
Seat warmer (rear) ........................................................3-21
Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ........................3-14
Seatback pocket ............................................................3-14
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Front seat adjustment - Manual ..................................3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-6
Headrest(front) ..........................................................3-10
Seat warmer (front) ..................................................3-12
Seat warmer with air ventilation (front) ..................3-14
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-14
Rear seat adjustment ................................................3-15
Armrest (rear) ............................................................3-24
Headrest(rear) ............................................................3-22
Seat warmer (rear) ....................................................3-21
Service Mode ................................................................4-76
Shift-lock override ........................................................5-20
Side air bag ....................................................................3-66\
Side curtain ..................................................................4-156
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
11 Battery replacement ..................................................4-18
Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-59
Snow tires ......................................................................5-\
63
Spare tire ........................................................................\
..6-9 Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Changing tires ..........................................................6-11RS
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Index
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-15
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-55
Special driving conditions ............................................5-57 Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-57
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-58
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-59
Driving at night ........................................................5-60
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-60
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-61
Highway driving........................................................5-61
Driving off-road ........................................................5-61
Speedometer ..................................................................4-71
Sports mode ..................................................................5-18
SRS care ........................................................................\
3-74
SRS components and functions ....................................3-51
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Steering wheel...........................................................\
.....4-49 Electric power steering..............................................4-49
Tilt and telescopic steering........................................4-50
Horn ........................................................................\
..4-51
Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-51
Flex steer ..................................................................4-52
Storage compartment ..................................................4-146 Center console storage ............................................4-146
Glove box ................................................................4-146
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-147
Luggage box ............................................................4-148 Sunglass holder ............................................................4-147
Sunvisor ......................................................................4-\
150
Tachometer ....................................................................4-71\
Tailgate ........................................................................\
..4-25
Tether anchor system ....................................................3-43
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-19
Tilt and telescopic steering ............................................4-50
Tire and wheels ................................................................8-4
Tire rotation ..................................................................7-52
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-10
Tires and wheels ............................................................7-50
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-50
Tire care ....................................................................7-50\
Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-51
Tire rotation ..............................................................7-52
Tire replacement ........................................................7-54
Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................7-53
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-55
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-55
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-56
Tire traction ..............................................................7-55
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-55
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