2018 KIA FORTE KOUP spare tire

Maintenance
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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressures
All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than
1.6 km (one mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
8. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver’s side center
pillar.
WARNING - Tire underin-
flation
Inflate your tires consistent with
the instructions provided in this
manual. Severe underinflation
(70 kPa (10 psi) or more) can
lead to severe heat build-up,
causing blowouts, tread separa-
tion and other tire failures that
can result in the loss of vehicle
control. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
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Underinflation also results inexcessive wear, poor handling and
reduced fuel economy. Wheel
deformation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, have it checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Overinflation produces a harsh ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater pos-
sibility of damage from road haz-
ards.
Warm tires normally exceed rec- ommended cold tire pressures by
28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not
release air from warm tires to
adjust the pressure or the tires will
be underinflated.
Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation valve caps. Without the valve cap,
dirt or moisture could get into the
valve core and cause air leakage. If
a valve cap is missing, install a
new one as soon as possible. Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires
are cold. (After vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or
hasn't been driven more than 1.6
km (one mile) since startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pres-
sure of other tires.
Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload a vehicle
luggage rack if your vehicle is
equipped with one.Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You can not tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when
they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven no
more than 1.6 km (1 mile).
WARNING- Tire Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.

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Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflation
pressure matches the recommended
pressure on the tire and loading
information label, no further adjust-
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
low, add air until you reach the rec-
ommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture. Inspect your tires frequently for
proper inflation as well as wear and
damage. Always use a tire pres-
sure gauge.
Tires with too much or too little pressure wear unevenly causing
poor handling, loss of vehicle con-
trol, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on the tire
label located on the driver's side
center pillar.
Remember to check the pressure of your spare tire. Kia recommends
that you check the spare every
time you check the pressure of the
other tires on your vehicle.Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, 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. Replace the tire if
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
be sure to bring the front and rear tire
pressures to specification and check
lug nut tightness.
Refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter
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Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.
Rotate radial tires that have an direc-
tional tread pattern only from front to
rear and not from right to left.
Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.Wheel alignment and tire bal-
ance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
WARNING- Mixing tire
types
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics.
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Directional tires (if equipped)
CAUTION - Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.

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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less 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. 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 vehi-
cle. Using tires of a different size can
cause the ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) and ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) (if equipped) to
work irregularly.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
We recommend replacing tires with
the same make and model originally
supplied with the vehicle; not doing
so may affect driving performance.
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 vehicle 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 mount-
ing a regular size tire.
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3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1617 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2017.
4. Tire ply composition and mate-rial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
WARNING - Tire age
Replace tires within the recom-
mended time frame. Failure to
replace tires as recommended
can result in sudden tire failure,
which could lead to a loss of
control and an accident.

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CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size may damage the related parts or cause them to operate improp\
erly.
*1: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
*
2: If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, it will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit
*
3: Only for P225/40R18 Tire Size Item Tire size Wheel size
Inflation pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel lug nut torque

Normal load *
1Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire 195/65R15 91T 6.0J X15
230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33) 11~13
(79~94, 107~127)
205/55R16 91H 6.5J X16
P215/45R17 87H 7.0J X17 P225/40R18 88V 7.5J X18
Compact spare tire *
2T125/80D15 95M 4.0T×15 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60)
T125/80D16 97M *
34.0T×16
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• We recommend replacing tires with the same make and model originally supplied with the vehicle; no\
t doing so
may affect 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 (1.5psi)/km
Specifications & Consumer information

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Index
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly. . 6-4
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit) . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Checking the tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Distributing the sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . 6-8
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Using the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . . . . 6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56 Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Instrument Cluster Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
LCD window Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Transaxle Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13\
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Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Covering shelf (5 Door) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145 Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Floor mat anchor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
LCD monitor (clock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Luggage net (holder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Sliding armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
Ventilated seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Interior light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103 Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Luggage room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 4-4 Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
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