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Maintenance
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
8.
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Maintenance
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.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, we recom-
mend that tires be replaced after
approximately six (6) years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process. Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
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Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction char-
acteristics. Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure:
The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmis-
sion, power seats, and air condition-
ing.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
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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 vehicle 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 pres-
sure recommended for the standard
tires on the tire label on the driver'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. When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
30 km/h (20 mph).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving 0.5~1.0 km
(0.3~0.6 miles).
Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.
In unavoidable circumstance, use
a wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 15 mm (0.59 inches) to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
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Maintenance
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion. High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehi-
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
materials, corrosion protection is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated cor-
rosion are road salts, dust control
chemicals, ocean air and industrial
pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to
occur. For example, corrosion is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
above freezing. In such conditions,
the corrosive material is kept in con-
tact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that evaporates slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it dries slowly and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain the moisture and
promote corrosion. High temperatures can also acceler-
ate corrosion of parts that are not
properly ventilated so the moisture
can be dispersed. For all these rea-
sons, it is particularly important to
keep your vehicle clean and free of
mud or accumulations of other mate-
rials. This applies not only to the vis-
ible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from
beginning by observing the following:
Specifications & Consumer information
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-2
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . 8-6
• Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
8
85
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTSpecifications & Consumer information
Item
LAMBDA 3.3 GDI
Gross vehicle weight
kg (lbs.)2,760 (6,085)
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LUGGAGE VOLUME
ItemWeight of volume Classification
Refrigerant
1,050±25g R-1234yf
Compressor lubricant
210±10g PAG (FD46XG)
We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer for more details.Item LAMBDA 3.3 GDI
Luggage volume (SAE)
l(cu ft) 960 (33.9)
❈ BEHIND 3RD ROW
Index
2I
AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-199
Accumulated driving information mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98
Active ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82\
Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Limitation of Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
When Active ECO is activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
88
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
Air bag non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-61 Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
Air bag non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-85
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-88
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75
Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
SRS care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-87\
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65 Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Air conditioning system lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-197
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-210
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
Assist mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-210 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-210
AUX, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-210
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-189
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
30
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13\
7
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-168 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-169
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-185
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-184
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-170
Outside thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-174
Rear climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-179
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-169
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