2018 KIA STONIC torque

STEERING WHEEL
Electric power steering
Power steering uses the motor to as‐sist you in steering the vehicle. If the
engine is off or if the power steering
system becomes inoperative, the vehi‐ cle may still be steered, but it will re‐
quire increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con‐ trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque, steering wheel position
and vehicle speed to command the mo‐ tor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and be‐
comes lighter as the vehicle’s speed de‐ creases for better control of the steer‐
ing wheel.
Should you notice any change in the ef‐
fort required to steer during normal ve‐ hicle operation, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
•The EPS warning light does not il‐
luminate.
•The steering effort is high imme‐
diately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the
system performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
is completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
•A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or LOCK
position.
•Motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
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•If the Electric Power Steering Sys‐
tem does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer‐
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally. In
this case, have the system inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
•The steering effort increases if
the steering wheel is rotated con‐
tinuously when the vehicle is not
in motion. However, after a few
minutes, it will return to its normal
conditions.
•When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor‐
mal noise could occur. If tempera‐
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
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Features of your vehicle

removing the wheel lug nuts, make
sure the vehicle is stable and that
there is no chance for movement or slippage.
9. Loosen the wheel nuts and remove them with your fingers. Slide the
wheel off the studs and lay it flat
so it cannot roll away. To put the
wheel on the hub, pick up the spare
tire, line up the holes with the studs and slide the wheel onto
them.
If this is difficult, tip the wheel
slightly and get the top hole in the
wheel lined up with the top stud.
Then jiggle the wheel back and
forth until the wheel can be slid
over the other studs.
WARNING
Wheels may have sharp edges. Han‐dle them carefully to avoid possiblesevere injury. Before putting thewheel into place, be sure that thereis nothing on the hub or wheel (suchas mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that inter‐feres with the wheel from fittingsolidly against the hub.
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If there is, remove it. If there is notgood contact on the mounting sur‐face between the wheel and hub,the wheel nuts could come loose andcause the loss of a wheel. Loss of awheel may result in loss of control ofthe vehicle. This may cause seriousinjury or death.
10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on the studs, put the wheel nuts on the
studs and tighten them finger
tight. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is
completely seated, then tighten
the nuts as much as possible with
your fingers again.
11. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the wheel nut wrenchcounterclockwise.
Then position the wrench as shown in
the drawing and tighten the wheel nuts. Be sure the socket is seated com‐
pletely over the nut. Do not stand on
the wrench handle or use an extension pipe over the wrench handle. Go around
the wheel tightening every other nut
until they are all tight. Then double- check each nut for tightness. After
changing wheels, have the system
checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
11~13kgf·m (79~94lb·ft)

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What to do in an emergency

ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load CapacitySpeed capacityInflation pressure [bar (psi, kPa)]Wheellug nuttorqueKgf·m(lbf·ft,N·m)
Normal loadMaximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire 185/65R15 6.0J x 15 88 560 H 210 2.35 2.15 2.4 2.5
11 ~ 13
(79 ~ 94, 107 ~127)
(34,
235) (31,
215) (35,
240) (36,
250)
2.5 2.3 2.5 2.5
(36,
250) (33,
230) (36,
250) (36,
250)
(F/C
Pack) (F/C
Pack) (F/C
Pack) (F/C
Pack)
2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
(38,
260) (38,
260) (38,
260) (38,
260)
(Eco
pack) (Eco
pack) (Eco
pack) (Eco
pack)
195/55R16 6.0J x 16 87 545 H 210 2.3 2.1 2.4 2.6
(34,
235) (31,
215) (35,
240) (37,
260)
205/45R17 6.5J x 17 88 560 V 240 2.3 2.1 2.4 2.6
(34,
235) (31,
215) (35,
240) (37,
260)
*1 Load Index
*2 Speed Symbol

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Specifications & Consumer information

ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load CapacitySpeed capacityInflation pressure [bar (psi, kPa)]Wheellug nuttorqueKgf·m(lbf·ft,N·m)
Normal loadMaximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire 205/55R17 6.5J x 17 95 690 V 240 2.35 2.1 2.4 2.6
11 ~ 13
(79 ~ 94, 107 ~127)
(34,
235) (31,
215) (35,
240) (37,
260)
Compact
spare tire T125/80D15 3.5J x 15 95 690 M 130
4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
(60,
420) (60,
420) (60,
420) (60,
420)
T125/80D16 4.0T x 16 97 730 M 130 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
(60,
420) (60,
420) (60,
420) (60,
420)
*1 Load Index
*2 Speed Symbol
Specifications & Consumer information
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Except Europe
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load CapacitySpeed capacityInflation pressure [bar(psi, kPa)]Wheellug nuttorqueKgf·m(lbf·ft,N·m)
Normal loadMaximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire 185/65R15 6.0J X 15 88 560 H 210
2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3
11 ~ 13
79 ~ 94, 107 ~127)
(33,
230) (33,
230) (33,
230) (33,
230)
195/55R16 6.0J X 16 87 545 H 210 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3
(33,
230) (33,
230) (33,
230) (33,
230)
205/45R17 6.5J X 17 88 560 V 240 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3
(33,
230) (33,
230) (33,
230) (33,
230)
Compact
spare tire T125/80D15 3.5J x 15 95 690 M 130 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
(60,
420) (60,
420) (60,
420) (60,
420)
*1 Load Index
*2 Speed Symbol

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Specifications & Consumer information