tire pressure KIA CEED 2011 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check tire
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by look-
ing at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're
underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven nomore than 1.6 km (1 mile).
WARNING - Tire Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
CAUTION - Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
 Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehiclehas been parked for at leastthree hours or hasn't beendriven more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since startup.)
 Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you checkthe pressure of other tires.
 Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload avehicle luggage rack if your vehicle is equipped with one.
 Worn, old tires can cause acci- dents. If your tread is badlyworn, or if your tires havebeen damaged, replace them.
CAUTION
 Warm tires normally exceed recommended cold tire pres-sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6psi). Do not release air fromwarm tires to adjust the pres- sure or the tires will be under-inflated.
 Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation valve caps. Withoutthe valve cap, dirt or moisturecould get into the valve coreand cause air leakage. If avalve cap is missing, install a new one as soon as possible.
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Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflationpressure matches the recommendedpressure 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 gage. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture.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 section 8.
WARNING
 Inspect your tires frequently for proper inflation as well as
wear and damage. Always use
a tire pressure gauge.
 Tires with too much or too little pressure wear unevenly caus-
ing poor handling, loss of vehi-
cle control, and sudden tirefailure leading to accidents,
injuries, and even death. Therecommended cold tire pres-
sure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and onthe tire label located on the dri-
ver's side center pillar.
 Worn tires can cause acci- dents. Replace tires that are
worn, show uneven wear, or
are damaged.
 Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tire. KIA
recommends that you check
the spare every time you
check the pressure of the
other tires on your vehicle.
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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there isless 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.
1LDA5026
Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance or 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, andtraction.
 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 car. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
(Continued)(Continued)
 Using tires and wheel otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-ous accident.
 Wheels that do not meet KIA’s specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the
vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
 The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) to work irregularly.(if equipped)
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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:
TREAD wear 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe 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.
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 measuredunder controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
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Dimensions / 8-2 Bulb wattage / 8-3
Tires and wheels / 8-4Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-7
Vehicle certification label / 8-7
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-8
Engine number / 8-8
Specifications & Consumer information
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Specifications & Consumer information
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TIRES AND WHEELS
* Normal load : Up to 2 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 it work irregularly.
Front Rear Front Rear
185/65R15 5.5J×15 195/65R15 5.5J×15 2.2 2.2
205/55R16 6.0J×16
(32, 220) (32, 220)
6.5J×16
225/45R17 7.0J×17 2.4 2.6
185/65R15 5.5J×15 (35, 240) (38, 260)
195/65R15 5.5J×15 2.3 2.3 205/55R16 6.0J×16 (34, 230) (34, 230) 6.5J×16
T125/80D15 4.0T×15 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2
(60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420) (60, 420)
Full size
tire
Except
ECO-
dynamics model
ECO-
dynamics
model Full size
tire
Compact spare tire (if equipped) Normal load *
Maximum loadWheel lug nut torque
kg•m (lbft, Nm)
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Item
Tire
size Wheel
size Cold tire inflation pressure
bar (psi,kPa)
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The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures rec-
ommended for your car.
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Specifications & Consumer information
OED056006
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
1.4L/1.6L Gasoline engine
OFD087004/OFD087005
2.0L Gasoline engine
ENGINE NUMBER
Diesel engine
Type B
Type A
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing. OFD087006/OFD081006
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Index
Capacities (Lubricants) ·····················································8-5 Care
Exterior care ······························································7-79
Interior care ·······························································7-84
Tire care ····································································7-49
Cargo weight ···································································5-53
Center console storage ····················································4-90
Central door lock switch ·················································4-11
Changing a tire with TPMS ············································6-18
Changing tires ···································································6-8Chains Tire chains ·································································5-42
Checking tire inflation pressure ······································7-50
Child restraint system ·····················································3-26 Tether anchor system ················································3-31
ISOFIX system ·························································3-32
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-13
Cigarette lighter ······························································4-93
Climate control air filter ·················································7-41
Climate control system (Automatic) ·····························4-79 Air conditioning ·······················································4-85Automatic heating and air conditioning ···················4-80
Manual heating and air conditioning ·······················4-81
Climate control system (Manual) ··································4-70 Air conditioning ·······················································4-75
Climate control air filter ··········································4-78 Heating and air conditioning·····································4-71
Clothes hanger ································································4-97
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ················4-36
Cool box··········································································4-91Coolant ···········································································7-31
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-31
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-85
Cruise control system ····················································5-29
Cup holder ·····································································4-94
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-50
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-36 Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-38
Daytime running light ·····················································4-63
Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-87
Defroster ·········································································4-69 Outside mirror defroster ············································4-69
Rear window defroster ··············································4-69
Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-87Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-36Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ·······················································4-38
Door locks ·······································································4-10 Central door lock switch ··········································4-11
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Cup holder ································································4-94
Aux, USB and iPod ··················································4-96
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················································4-97
Luggage net (holder) ················································4-98
Power outlet ·····························································4-95Sunvisor ····································································4-95
Interior light ···································································4-68 Map lamp ··································································4-68
Room lamp ································································4-68
Interior light bulb replacement ······································7-78
Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Jack and tools ···································································6-7
Jump starting ····································································6-4
Key positions ···································································5-4 Keys ·················································································4-2 Label Air bag warning label ··············································3-58
Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-55
Tire specification and pressure label ·························8-8
Vehicle certification label ··········································8-7 Latch system, see ISOFIX system ·································3-32
LCD display warnings and indicators ····························4-53
License plate light bulb replacement ·····························7-77
Light bulbs ·····································································7-68
Front fog light bulb replacement ······························7-72
Headlight bulb replacement ······································7-69
High mounted stop light replacement ·······················7-77
Interior light bulb replacement··································7-78
License plate light bulb replacement ························7-77
Position light bulb replacement ································7-71
Rear combination light bulb replacement ·················7-74
Rear fog light bulb replacement································7-77Side repeater light bulb replacement·························7-72
Turn signal light bulb replacement ···························7-70
Lighting ··········································································4-59 Battery saver function ··············································4-59
Daytime running light ···············································4-63
Front fog light ···························································4-62
Headlight escort function ··········································4-59
Headlight leveling device··········································4-63
High beam operation ·················································4-61
Lighting control·························································4-59
Rear fog light ····························································4-62
Turn signals and lane change signals························4-61
Lubricants and capacities ·················································8-5
Luggage net (holder) ·····················································4-98Luggage rack, see roof rack ·········································4-103
Luggage room lamp ························································4-15
Lumbar support ································································3-5
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Position light bulb replacement ·····································7-71
Power brakes ··································································5-18
Power outlet ···································································4-95
Power window lock button ············································4-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-20
Push starting ·····································································6-5 Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-74
Rear fog light ··································································4-62
Rear fog light bulb replacement ·····································7-77
Rear seat ···········································································3-9
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-55
Rear window defroster····················································4-69
Rearview camera ···························································4-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-49
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-6
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-5
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-37
Roof rack ·····································································4-103
Room lamp······································································4-68
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8 Maintenance under severe usage conditions
(1.4/1.6L Gasoline) ················································7-13
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (2.0L Gasoline) ······················································7-19
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (1.6L Diesel) ··························································7-25
Normal maintenance schedule (1.4/1.6L Gasoline)····7-9 Normal maintenance schedule (2.0L Gasoline) ········7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (1.6L Diesel) ············7-21
Seat belts ········································································3-15 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-20
3 point rear center belt ·············································3-19
Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-18
Seat belt warning ···························································3-16 Rear passenger's seat belt warning····························3-17
Seat warmer ······································································3-8
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-9Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-14
Entering the rear seat ················································3-14
Folding the rear seat ···················································3-9
Front seat adjustment ··················································3-4
Headrest ····························································3-6, 3-12
Lumbar support ··························································3-5
Rear seat ·····································································3-9
Seatback pocket ··························································3-9
Seat warmer ································································3-8
Shift lock system ···························································5-15
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