2020 KIA FORTE inflation pressure

Maintenance
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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.
Without the valve cap, dirt or mois-
ture could get into the valve core and
cause air leakage. If a valve cap is
missing, install a new one as soon as
possible. 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 can cause tires to wear
unevenly, causing poor handling,
loss of vehicle control and sudden
tire failure leading to accidents,
injuries, and even death. The rec-
ommended cold tire pressure for
your vehicle can be found in this
manual and on the tire label locat-
ed 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 the 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 the “Ties and wheels” sec-
tion in Chapter 8.

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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 1619 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2019.
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 per-
missible 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 440
TRACTION A
TEMPERATURE A
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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GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Light truck(LT) tire: A tire designat-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Load ratings: The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure. Maximum Inflation Pressure:
The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 68kg
(150 lbs.). Occupant Distribution:
Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords
Pneumatic tire: A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load.

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Production options weight:The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating:
An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of
tread remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68kg (150 lbs.) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire:
Load on an individual tire due
to curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.

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Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are
of belted construction and are select-
ed to complement the ride and han-
dling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.WARNING
Do not use summer tires at tem-
peratures below 7°C (45°F) or
when driving on snow or ice. At
temperatures below 7°C (45°F),
summer tires can lose elastici-
ty, and therefore traction and
braking power as well. Change
the tires on your vehicle to win-
ter or all-weather tires of the
same size as the standard tires
of the vehicle. Both types of
tires are identified by the M+S
(Mud and Snow) marking. Using
summer tires at very cold tem-
peratures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the
tires permanently.

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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELS
*1: Load Index *2: Speed Symbol *3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make them work irregularly.
ItemTire sizeWheel sizeLoad
CapacitySpeed
capacityInflation pressure [kPa (psi)]Wheel lug nut torque Kgf·m
(lbf·ft, N·m)
Normal load *3Maximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFront RearFront Rear
Full size tire
195/65R156.0J×1591615H210230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)
11 ~ 13
(79 ~ 94,
107 ~ 127)
205/55R166.5J×1691615H210230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)
225/45R177.0J×1791615W270230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)
225/40R187.5Jx1891615W270240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)
225/40ZR187.5Jx1892630Y300240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)240 (35)
Compact
spare tireT125/80D154.0T×1595690M130420 (60)
T125/80D164.0Tx1697730M130420 (60)

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Index
Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-7\
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-35Closing the hood ........................................................4-36
Hood open warning ....................................................4-36
Opening the hood ........................................................4-35
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
If the engine overheats ....................................................6-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ..........6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........6-4
If you have a flat tire ....................................................6-14 Changing tires ............................................................6-15
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-14
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-15
If you have a flat tire (With Tire Mobility Kit) ............6-23 Checking the tire inflation pressure ............................6-31
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ............6-26
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ............6-27
Distributing the sealant ..............................................6-31
Introduction ................................................................6-24 Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........6-25
Technical data ............................................................6-32
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................6-28
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ........................................................3-3
Driver distraction ..........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ......................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................6-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ..................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-56 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-58
Instrument cluster control ..........................................4-57
LCD window control ..................................................4-57
Transmission shift indicator........................................4-61
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ........................5-35 Good driving practices ................................................5-41
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation ....5-35
Shift lock system ........................................................5-40
Interior features............................................................4-144 Air ventilation seat ....................................................4-146
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-153
Cup holder ................................................................4-144
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Index
Smart key ........................................................................\
4-6Smart key functions ......................................................4-6
Smart key precautions ..................................................4-8
Smart trunk ....................................................................4-26\
Special driving conditions ..........................................5-141 Driving at night ........................................................5-142
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................5-144
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-143
Driving off-road ........................................................5-144
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-141
Highway driving ......................................................5-144
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-141
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-142
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-47 Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....................................4-47
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-49
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-49
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-48
Storage compartments ................................................4-142 Center console storage ..............................................4-142
Glove box ..................................................................4-142
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-143
Sunroof ........................................................................\
..4-41 Resetting the sunroof ..................................................4-45
Sliding the sunroof ......................................................4-43
Sunroof open warning ................................................4-42
Sunshade ....................................................................4-45\
Tilting the sunroof ......................................................4-44 Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-16
Armed stage ................................................................4-16
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-18
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-17
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................6-8 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................6-12
Check tire pressure.....................................................\
...6-8
Low tire pressure position telltale ..............................6-10
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................6-10
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-11
Tires and wheels ....................................................7-46, 8-5 All season tires ............................................................7-58
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-47
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-60
Radial-ply tires ............................................................7-59
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................7-46
Snow tires....................................................................7-58\
Summer tires ..............................................................7-58
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
46
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-51
Tire pressure................................................................7-47
Tire replacement ........................................................7-50
Tire rotation ................................................................7-48
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-51
Tire traction ................................................................7-51T