2019 KIA FORTE inflation pressure

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What to do in an emergency
If you have a tire gauge, remove the
valve cap and check the air pressure.
If the pressure is lower than recom-
mended, drive slowly to the nearest
service station and inflate to the cor-
rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust
it until it is correct. Always reinstall
the valve cap after checking or
adjusting the tire pressure. If the cap
is not replaced, dust and dirt may get
into the tire valve and air may leak
from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,
buy another and install it as soon as
possible.
After you have changed the wheels,
always secure the flat tire in its place
and return the jack and tools to their
proper storage locations.Note that most lug nuts do not have
metric threads. Be sure to use
extreme care in checking for thread
style before installing aftermarket lug
nuts or wheels. If in doubt, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.To prevent the jack, wheel lug nut
wrench and spare tire from rattling
while the vehicle is in motion, store
them properly.
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified
pressure, if necessary. Refer to
“Tires and wheels” in section 8.CAUTION- Reusing lug
nuts
Make certain during wheelremoval that the same nuts thatwere removed are reinstalled -or, if replaced, that nuts withmetric threads and the samechamfer configuration are used.Your vehicle has metric threadson the wheel studs and nuts.Installation of a non-metricthread nut on a metric stud willnot secure the wheel to the hubproperly and will damage thestud so that it must be replaced.
WARNING- Wheel studs
If the studs are damaged, they
may lose their ability to retain
the wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel and a collision
resulting in serious injuries.
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Important - use of compact spare
tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a com-
pact spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regu-
lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
temporary use only.
You should drive carefully when the compact spare is in use. The
compact spare should be replaced
by the proper conventional tire and
rim at the first opportunity.
The operation of this vehicle is not recommended with more than one
compact spare tire in use at the
same time. The compact spare should be inflat-
ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tire. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as necessary.
When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
Under no circumstances should
you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a
higher speed could damage the
tire.
Ensure that you drive slowly enough for the road conditions to
avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could
seriously damage the compact
spare.
Any continuous road use of this tire could result in tire failure, loss of
vehicle control, and possible per-
sonal injury.
Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi- mum load rating or the load-carry-
ing capacity shown on the sidewall
of the compact spare tire.
Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately
25 mm (1 inch), which could result
in damage to the vehicle.
WARNING- Spare tire
The compact spare tire is for
emergency use only. Do not
operate your vehicle on this
compact spare at speeds over
80 km/h (50 mph). The original
tire should be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible to
avoid failure of the spare possi-
bly leading to personal injury or
death.
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1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with
speed restriction
3. Filling sealant and air hose from sealant bottle to wheel 4. Connectors and cable for the
power outlet direct connection
5. Holder for the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/off switch 8. Pressure gauge for displaying the
tire inflation pressure
9. Tire Pressure Control Release Button
Connectors and cable are stored in
the compressor housing.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sealant container and insert
hose (3) cannot be reused.
ODE066039L
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
WARNING - Sealant
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not swallow.
WARNING - Expired sealant
Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
after the expiration date on the
sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.
■ For 15/16 inch tire
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What to do in an emergency
1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label withspeed restriction
3. Filling sealant and air hose from sealant bottle to wheel 4. Connectors and cable for the
power outlet direct connection
5. Holder for the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/off switch 8. Pressure gauge for displaying the
tire inflation pressure
9. Tire Pressure Control Release Button
Connectors and cable are stored in
the compressor housing.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sealant container and insert
hose (3) cannot be reused.
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
ODE067044
■ For 17/18 inch tire
WARNING - Sealant
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not swallow.
WARNING - Expired sealant
Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
after the expiration date on the
sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.
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What to do in an emergency
Distributing the sealant
12. Immediately drive approximately7~10 km (4~6 miles) or about 10
minutes to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,
the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be stained by sealant. Therefore,
remove the tire pressure sensors and
wheel stained by sealant and have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Checking the tire inflation
pressure
1.After driving approximately 7~10 km (4~6 miles) or about 10 min-
utes, stop at a suitable location.
2.Connect the filling hose (3) of the compressor (clip mounted side)
directly and then connect the filling
hose (3) (opposite side) to the tire
valve.
3.Connect between compressor and the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.
4.Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 200 kPa (29 psi). With the ignition
switched on, proceed as follows.
- To increase the inflation pres-sure: Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current
inflation pressure setting, briefly
switch off the compressor. - To reduce the inflation pres-
sure: Press the button (9) on the
compressor.
CAUTION - Tire pressure
sensor
Do not use sealant notapproved by Kia as it may dam-age the tire pressure sensors.The sealant on the tire pressuresensor and wheel should beremoved when you replace thetire with a new one and inspectthe tire pressure sensors at anauthorized dealer.
WARNING
Do not let the compressor run
for more than 10 minutes, other-
wise the device will overheat
and may be damaged.
WARNING
The tire inflation pressure must
be at least 200 kPa, 2 bar (29
psi). If it is not, do not continue
driving. Call for road side serv-
ice or towing.
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-40
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-40
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-55
• Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
• Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
• Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
• Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
• Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
• Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement(Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
• Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
• Side marker bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
• Position lamp / Day time running lamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Headlamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Front fog lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
• Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-80
• Side repeater lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . 7-80
• Stop and tail lamp/side marker (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) . . . 7-81
• Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-82
• Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-83
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate intelligent variable transmission linkage and
controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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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 chapter
8. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver’s side center
pillar.
Failure to maintain specified pres-
sure may result in excessive wear,
poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
my, deformation of tire and/or wheel,
harsh ride conditions, possibility for
additional damage from road haz-
ards, or result in tire failure.OJF085012
WARNING - Tire underin-flation
Inflate your tires consistent with
the instructions provided in this
manual.
Regularly check the tire infla-
tion pressure, and correct it as
needed. (Continued)
(Continued)
If you may be driving on under-
inflated tires, which may not
only compromise your vehicle's
driving stability, but also lead to
tire damage and the risk of an
accident.
Especially, severe under infla-
tion(70kPa (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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