2017 KIA Sportage tires

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Maintenance
All 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 tires
If you equip your car 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; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa
(4 psi) more air pressure than the
pressure recommended for the stan-
dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
ver's side of the center pillar, or up to
the maximum pressure shown on the
tire sidewall, whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h
(75 mph) when your vehicle is
equipped with snow tires.
Radial-ply tires
Radial-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 select-
ed to complement the ride and han-
dling 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.

Maintenance
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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.Low aspect ratio tire
(if equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires
are optimized for handling and brak-
ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires.
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the low
aspect ratio tire is shorter thanthe normal, the wheel and tire ofthe low aspect ratio tire is easi-er to be damaged. So, follow theinstructions below.
When driving on a rough road or off road, drive cautiouslybecause tires and wheels maybe damaged. And after driv-ing, inspect tires and wheels.
When passing over a pothole, speed bump, manhole, or curbstone, drive slowly so that thetires and wheels are not dam-aged.
If the tire is impacted, we rec- ommend that you inspect thetire condition or contact anauthorized Kia dealer.
To prevent damage to the tire, inspect the tire condition andpressure every 3,000 km(1,900 miles).

Specifications & Consumer information
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
9-2
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . 9-7
• Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELS
*1: Load Index
*2: Speed Symbol
*3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load
CapacitySpeed
capacityInflation pressure [kPa (psi)]Wheel lug
nut torque [Kgf·m
(lbf·ft, N·m)]
Normal load *3Maximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFront RearFront Rear
Full size tire
225/60R177.0JX1799775H210240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)
11~13
(79~94,
107~127)225/55R187.0JX1898750H210240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)
245/45R197.5JX1998750H210240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)
Compact
spare tireT135/90D174TX17103875M130420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)
T135/90D174TX17104900M130420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)

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Specifications & Consumer information
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 them work irregularly.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• It is permissible to add 21 kPa (3 psi) to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expect-
ed soon.
Tires typically loose 7 kPa (1 psi) for every -11°C (12°F) temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are
expected, re-check your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.
• We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that aff\
ects driving performance.
• When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please check the tire pressure and add more air when necessary.
Additionally required tire air pressure per km above sea level: 10.5 kPa (1.5 psi)/km

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Specifications & Consumer information
The tires supplied on your new vehi-
cle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pres-
sures recommended for your vehicle.The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
ENGINE NUMBER
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND
PRESSURE LABEL
OQL085002L
OJF085005
OUM084007
■ Gasoline engine (THETA 2.0L T-GDI)
■Gasoline engine (THETA 2.4L GDI)

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Index
Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Operation in foreign countries ......................................1-5
Fuses ........................................................................\
......8-62 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................8-65
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................8-68
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................8-63
Gross vehicle weight........................................................9-6\
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-43 Closing the hood ........................................................4-44
Opening the hood ......................................................4-43
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
If the engine overheats ....................................................7-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................7-4 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ..........7-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........7-4
If you have a flat tire ....................................................7-15 Changing tires ............................................................7-17 Jack and tools ..............................................................7-15
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................7-16
If you have a flat tire (With Tire Mobility Kit) ............7-24 Checking the tire inflation pressure ............................7-30
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ........................7-26
Distributing the sealant ..............................................7-30
Introduction ................................................................7-24
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........7-25
Technical Data ............................................................7-31
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................7-27
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ......................................................3-3
Driver distraction ........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ....................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................7-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............7-3
If the engine stalls while driving ..................................7-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................7-3
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-69 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-71
Instrument Cluster Control ........................................4-70
LCD Display Control ..................................................4-70
Transaxle Shift Indicator ............................................4-74
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior features............................................................4-165
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Index
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-55
Storage compartments ................................................4-162 Center console storage ............................................4-162
Glove box ..................................................................4-162
Luggage box.............................................................\
.4-163
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-163
Two types of luggage board use ..............................4-164
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-19 Armed stage ................................................................4-19
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-20
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................7-8 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................7-12
Check tire pressure.....................................................\
...7-8
Low tire pressure position telltale ..............................7-10
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................7-10
Tire specification and pressure label ............................9-11
Tires and wheels ............................................................8-47
Tires and wheels ..............................................................9-4 All season tires ............................................................8-59
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-48
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-60
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-59
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-47
Snow tires....................................................................8-59\
Summer tires ..............................................................8-59
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................8-52
Tire pressure................................................................8-48
Tire replacement ........................................................8-51
Tire rotation ................................................................8-49
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................8-52
Tire traction ................................................................8-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................8-50
Wheel replacement ....................................................8-52
Towing ........................................................................\
..7-32 Emergency towing ......................................................7-34
Removable towing hook ............................................7-33
Towing service ............................................................7-32
Trailer Towing................................................................6-93 Driving with a trailer ................................................6-95
Hitches ................................................................\
......6-94
If you do decide to pull a trailer ................................6-99
Maintenance when trailer towing ............................6-98
Safety chains ..............................................................6-94
Trailer brakes ............................................................6-94
Trip modes (Trip computer) ..........................................4-84 A/V Mode ..................................................................4-88
Digital speedometer ....................................................4-87
Fuel Economy ............................................................4-84
LDWS Mode ..............................................................4-88
One time driving information mode ..........................4-87
Trip A/B ......................................................................4-\
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