tires KIA AMANTI 2009 Owner's Guide

Maintenance36
74. Tire ply composition and materialThe 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 inflation
pressureThis 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 ratingThis 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 The following information relates to
the tire grading system developed by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) for grading
tires by tread wear, traction and tem-
perature performance. 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 as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. However, performance
may differ from the norm because of
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 Kia vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
WARNING
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, it is recommended that
tires generally be replaced after
six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning can result in sudden
tire failure, which could lead to a
loss of control and an accident
involving serious injury or
death.

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Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The
grades represent the tires 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.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C. The grades repre-
sent the tire’s resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tires to
degenerate and reduce tires life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tires failure. Grade C corre-
sponds to a level of performance
which all passenger vehicle tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A
and B represent higher levels of per-
formance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by the 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.
WARNING
- Tire temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.

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Maintenance
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.
Tr e a d: 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 2/32 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 150 lbs. (68 kg) 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
:
That 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. 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.

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7Snow tires
If you equip your car 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 4 psi (28
kPa) more air pressure than the
pressure recommended for the stan-
dard tires on the tire label on the dri-
ver'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 75 mph (120
km/h) when your car is equipped with
snow tires.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the drive wheels (front
wheel).
Be sure that the chains are installed
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do
not continue to use tire chains when
they are no longer needed.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
• To prevent body damage, retight- en the chains after driving 0.3 ~
0.6 miles (0.5 ~ 1.0 km).
WARNING
- Snow or ice
When driving on roads cov- ered with snow or ice, drive at
less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire chains.
Do not use tire chains on vehi- cles equipped with aluminum
wheels. In unavoidable cir-
cumstance, use a wire type
chain.
Use wire chains less than 15mm to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.

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Specifications
LubricantVolume ClassificationEngine oil
*1
5.49 US qt. (5.2 l) API Service SL or above,
(with filter change) ILSAC GF-3 or above
Transaxle fluid 11.5 US qt. (10.9 l)
Power steering 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l) PSF-IV
Coolant 9.2 US qt. (8.7 l)Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
Brake fluid 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 18.5 US gal (70 l)Unleaded gasoline with AKI 87 or higher
*¹Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the page 7-47.
DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III or other
brands meeting the SP-III specification approved by Kia Motors Corp.
Tires
Item Recommended Cold Tire
Wheel lug nut torque
Tire Wheel Inflation Pressure
psi (kPa) lb·ft (kg·m, N·m)
Full size tire
P235/55 R 17 6.5J×1730 (210) 65~79 (9~11, 88~107)
P225/60 R 16 6.5J×1630 (210) 65~79 (9~11, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T125/80D16 60 (420)65~79 (9~11, 88~107)
Capacities

Index8
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Seat··················\
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Warming and Ventilating the Front ··················\
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Snow Tires ··················\
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Spare Tire, Removing the ··················\
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Special Driving Conditions ··················\
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Specifications ··················\
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Speedometer··················\
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Starting Emergency, Jump ··················\
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the Engine ··················\
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Steering Column Lock, Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft ·············4-2
Power ··················\
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Wheel ··················\
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···4-17
Tilt··················\
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Storage Compartments··················\
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Suggestions for Economical Operation ··················\
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Storing the Jack and Tools ··················\
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Storing the Spare Tire ··················\
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Sunglass Holder ··················\
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Sunroof··················\
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···3-96
Sunvisor ··················\
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·3-93
Switch, Ignition··················\
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Temperature
Control Knob ··················\
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Gauge, Engine ··················\
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Tilt Steering ··················\
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Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle ··················\
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Tire and Wheels ··················\
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Balance, Wheel Alignment and ··················\
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Care··················\
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Chains··················\
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Changing··················\
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Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ················4-37, 6-\
17
Quality Grading, Uniform ··················\
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Replacement ··················\
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·6-24, 7-32
Rotation ··················\
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Size Designation ··················\
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Snow··················\
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Speed Ratings ··················\
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Specifications ··················\
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Toll-Free Consumer Assistance ··················\
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···9-2
Towing ··················\
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···6-13 With a Vehicle Other Than a Tow Truck··················\
···6-15
Trailer Brakes ··················\
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Driving with a··················\
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Index
Towing ··················\
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Weight of the ··················\
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Transaxle, Automatic··················\
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Trip Interruption ··················\
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Meter··················\
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Trunk ··················\
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Turn Signals ··················\
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Two-Way Radio System, Installation of a Mobile ··········9-4
Underbody Maintenance··················\
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading ··················\
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···7-36
Upholstery and Interior Trim, Cleaning the ··················\
7-51
Vehicle at a Glance, Your ··················\
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Break-In Process··················\
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Data Collection and Event Data Recorders··················\
·1-4
Driving Your ··················\
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Identification Number ··················\
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Knowing Your ··················\
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Load Limit ··················\
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Modifications ··················\
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Rocking the··················\
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Warming the Front Seats ··················\
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Warning
and Indicators ··················\
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Road··················\
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Washer Fluid Level, Checking the ··················\
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Wipers and ··················\
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Washing·················\
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···7-48
Waxing ··················\
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···7-49
Weight of the Vehicle ··················\
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of the Trailer Tongue ··················\
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance··················\
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Aluminum, Maintenance ··················\
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Replacement ··················\
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Size Designation ··················\
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Steering ··················\
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4-17
Wheels, Tires and ··················\
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Window ··················\
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··3-13 Glass, Cleaning the Interior··················\
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Windows, Power ··················\
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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging ··················\
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