wheel alignment KIA Carens 2014 3.G Owner's Manual

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Driving your vehicle
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake or clutch
pedal. This can increase fuel con-
sumption and also increase wear
on these components. In addition,
driving with your foot resting on the
brake pedal may cause the brakes
to overheat, which reduces their
effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
section 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec-
tion 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Normal maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions . . . . . . . . 7-23
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-25
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Radiator cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Automatic transaxle fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43\
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
45
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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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 checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km miles (7,500) 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 section
8.
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.
Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.
S2BLA790A
CBGQ0707A
Without a spare tire
Directional tires (if equipped)
WARNING
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 that could result in death,
severe injury, or property
damage.

Maintenance
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7
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.
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) 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.
CAUTION - Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.
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Tread wear indicator
WARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance of serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, and
traction.
Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same vehicle. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
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Maintenance
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7
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. Slow down whenever there
is rain, snow or ice on the road, to
reduce the possibility of losing con-
trol of the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
P205/55R16 89H
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tires have this marking).
205 - Tire width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
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Index
10I
Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Tire and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Compact spare tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-46
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-24
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Transaxle Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Transaxle Shift Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-73
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71 Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73\
Trip Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71
Trip Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71\
Turn By Turn Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
User Settings Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-113
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Vehicle stability management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Warnings and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114 Headlamp welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Puddle lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
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Index
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-27Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Windshield wiper control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58 Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105 Headlight washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-109
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . 4-110
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Windshield wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107
Windshield wiper control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
3-point rear seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-point system seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
ETC