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Maintenance
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
A wheel that is not the correct size
may adversely affect wheel and
bearing life, braking and stopping
abilities, handling characteristics,
ground clearance, body-to-tire clear-
ance, snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer calibra-
tion, headlight aim and bumper
height.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. Slow down whenever there
is rain, snow or ice on the road, to
reduce the possibility of losing con-
trol of the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
CAUTION - Wheel
Wheels that do not meet Kia'sspecifications may fit poorlyand result in damage to thevehicle or unusual handling andpoor vehicle control.
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If the headlight aiming adjustment is
necessary after the headlight
assembly is reinstalled, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.Front side marker/Front turn sig-
nal light
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Loosen the retaining bolts and remove the headlamp assembly
from the body of the vehicle. If you
can reach to the bulb without
removing the headlamp assembly,
you don’t need to do step 3.
4. Disconnect the power connec tor(s) from the back of the head
lamp assembly. Front side marker
5. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
9. Reinstall the headlamp assembly, bumper to the body of the vehicle.
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Front turn signal light
5. Remove the socket from theassembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place. 8. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
Front fog light (if equipped)
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Remove the under cover by rotat-ing the screws.
3. Reach your hand into the back of the front bumper.
4. Disconnect the power connector.
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