2022 KIA SPORTAGE spare tire

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Maintenance
Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.
Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to left.
Wheel alignment and tire bal-
ance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
WARNING - Mixing tires
Do not use the compact spare tire (if equipped) for tire rota-
tion.
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics.
CAUTION - Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights candamage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.
S2BLA790A
CBGQ0707A
Without a spare tire
Directional tires (if equipped)

Maintenance
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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This shows
there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm)
of tread left on the tire. Replace the
tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire. The ABS works by comparing the
speed of the wheels. The tire size
affects wheel speed. When replacing
tires, all 4 tires must use the same
size originally supplied with the vehi-
cle. Using tires of a different size can
cause the ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) and ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) to work irregularly.
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NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing
tires, use the same which were origi-
nally supplied with the vehicle. If
not, driving performance could be
altered.
Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mounted
on the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
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Maintenance
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 1621 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2021.
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 200
Traction AA
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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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
TIRES AND WHEELS
*1: Load Index
*2: Speed Symbol
*3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load
CapacitySpeed
capacityInflation pressure [psi (kPa)]Wheel lug nut torque [lbf·ft
(Kgf·m, N·m)]Normal load *3Maximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFront RearFront Rear
Full size tire
225/60R177.0JX1799775H21035 (240)35 (240)35 (240)35 (240)
79~94 (11~13,
107~127)
225/55R187.0JX1898750H21035 (240)35 (240)35 (240)35 (240)
245/45R197.5JX1998750H21035 (240)35 (240)35 (240)35 (240)
Compact
spare tire
(if equipped)T155/90D164TX161101060M13060 (420)60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)
T135/90D174TX17103875M13060 (420)60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)
T135/90D174TX17104900M13060 (420)60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current
model year Kia Vehicles from the date the vehicle is deliv-
ered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put into use (in-
service date), whichever is earlier, for a period of 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever is earlier, subject to
the terms, conditions and exclusions set forth in the Kia
Warranty and Consumer Information Manual applicable
to your model year vehicle.
KMA reserves the right to limit or deny services or other
benefits to any owner or driver when, in KMA's judgment,
the claims and/or service requests are excessive in fre-
quency or type of occurrence.
Toll free consumer assistance
Kia's toll-free Consumer Assistance hot line is staffed
from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday
and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
For more information regarding assistance available,
please refer to your Kia Warranty & Consumer
Information Manual.
Emergency roadside assistance
Kia's toll free Roadside Assistance hot line is staffed 24
hours a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing
1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
Please note that you must provide your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to verify coverage at the time
of your call. The VIN can be found on the dash of your
vehicle on the driver’s side, on the door jamb of the dri-
ver’s door, your vehicle’s registration or proof of insur-
ance card.
Kia utilizes a network of over 30,000 roadside assistance
providers. Should you accidentally run out of fuel, require
a battery jump, or need help changing a tire, a Kia
Roadside Assistance Representative will dispatch some-
one to deliver a small quantity of gas, change a flat tire
with your inflated spare, or arrange a battery jump to
allow you to proceed to your destination. We have access
to a network of over 10,000 locksmiths to help you should
you become locked out of your Kia.
In the event that mechanical difficulty renders your vehi-
cle undriveable due to a warranty-related concern, Kia’s
Roadside Assistance Representative will arrange to
transport your vehicle to the nearest Kia dealer or to an
authorized Kia alternative service location.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE (U.S. ONLY)

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Index
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)(Sensor fusion) ............................................................5-74Brake operation ..........................................................5-78
Detecting sensors (front view camera/front radar) ....5-79
FCA warning message and system control ................5-76
Limitation of the system ............................................5-83
System malfunction ....................................................5-81
System setting and activation ....................................5-74
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ..4-122 Non-operational conditions of Parking DistanceWarning ..................................................................4-124
Operation of Parking Distance Warning ..................4-122
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-126
Fuel filler door ..............................................................4-48 Closing the fuel filler door..........................................4-49
Opening the fuel filler door ........................................4-48
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2 Do not use methanol ....................................................1-4
Fuel Additives ..............................................................1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-3
Operation in foreign countries ......................................1-5
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-61 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-65
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-67
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-63 Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-7\
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-46
Closing the hood ........................................................4-47
Opening the hood ........................................................4-46
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 (with spare tire) ..........................6-15 Changing tires ............................................................6-17
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-15
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-16
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)..............6-24 Checking the tire inflation pressure ............................6-31
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ............6-27
Distributing the sealant ..............................................6-31
Introduction ................................................................6-25
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........6-25
Technical data ............................................................6-32
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