tires KIA K900 2018 Workshop Manual

Maintenance
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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 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:
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 dividing 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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Maintenance
Snow 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. When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.
If snow chains must be used, use the Auto Sock
® (fabric snow chain).
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles (0.5~1.0 km).
* Auto Sock
® is a trade mark of Auto
sock.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the drive wheels (rear
wheels).
Be sure that the chains are installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do
not continue to use tire chains when
they are no longer needed.
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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 selected
to complement the ride and handling
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 combinations of radial-ply and
bias-ply or bias belted tires when
used on the same vehicle will seri-
ously deteriorate vehicle handling.
The best rule to follow 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.
Maintenance
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Dimensions .........................................................8-2
Engine .................................................................8-2
Bulb wattage .......................................................8-3
Air conditioning system .......................................8-4
Weight/volume ....................................................8-4
Tires and wheels.................................................8-5
Recommended lubricants and capacities ...........8-6
....................8-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN).....................8-9
Vehicle certification label ....................................8-9
Tire specification and pressure label ................8-10
Engine number .................................................8-10
Refrigerant label ...............................................8-10
Consumer assistance (U.S only) ......................8-11
Electrical equipment (U.S only) ........................8-14
Reporting safety defects (U.S only) ..................8-15
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S only)......8-15
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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TIRES AND WHEELS
✽NOTICE
• It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expected soon.
Tires typically loose 1psi for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expected, re-
check your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.
• When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please check the tire pressure and add more air when necessary.
Additionally required tire air pressure per km above sea level: 1.5psi/km
* Normal load : Up to 3 persons
Item Tire size Wheel size Inflation pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel lug nut
torque

Normal load *
Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire
P245/50R187.5JX18230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)
65~79
(9~11, 88~107)
P245/45R19 8.0JX19 210 (31) - 210 (31) -
P275/40R19 9.0JX19 - 210 (31) - 210 (31)
Compact spare tire
T155/80R184.0TX18420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)
T155/70R194.0TX19420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)
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.
CAUTION
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
The tires supplied on your new vehi-
cle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pres-
sures recommended for your car. The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown in the
drawing.The refrigerant label is located on
the underside of the hood.
The label contains the following infor-
mation:
Type of refrigerant
Amount of refrigerant
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND
PRESSURE LABEL
ENGINE NUMBER REFRIGERANT LABEL
OKH073055N
OKH073078N
OKH085006N
OKH083005N
■
3.8L
■ 5.0L
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Engine number ...............................................................8-10
Engine oil .......................................................................7\
-32
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-9
Engine start/stop button ...................................................5-6Engine start/stop button position.................................5-6
Illuminated engine start/stop button............................5-6
Engine start/stop button illumination ..............................5-6
Engine start/stop button position .....................................5-6
Engine will not start.........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-104
Exhaust emission control system.................................7-105
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...............7-29
Exterior care...................................................................7-96
Exterior overview.............................................................2-2
Flat tire ........................................................................\
..6-17 Changing tires ...........................................................6-19
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-24
Jack and tools ............................................................6-17
Jack label ...................................................................6-27
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-18
Floor mat anchor(s) .....................................................4-175
Fluid Brakes fluid ...............................................................7-38
Power steering fluid ..................................................7-39
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-40 Front blind spot monitoring system.............................4-126
Front fog light ..............................................................4-135
Front lamp switch ........................................................4-139
Front seat adjustment - power .........................................3-5
Fuel Economy ................................................................4-96
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-37
Emergency fuel filler lid release ...............................4-39
Fuel Gauge .....................................................................4-6\
9
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuse switch ....................................................................7-72\
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-70 Fuse switch ................................................................7-72
Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-76
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-71
Main fuse...................................................................7-74
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-75
Gauges ........................................................................\
...4-69
Glove box.....................................................................4-1\
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Glove box lamp............................................................4-142
Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-4\
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Front seat adjustment - power .....................................3-5
Headrest(front) ............................................................3-9
Rear seat adjustment (Power seat) ............................3-14
Shift-lock override - Automatic transmission (Shift by cable) ..........................................................5-15
Side air bag ....................................................................3-53\
Side curtain ..................................................................4-179
Smart Key ........................................................................\
4-4 Battery replacement ....................................................4-9
Immobilizer system ...................................................4-11
Mechanical key operations........................................4-10
Record your key number .............................................4-4
Remote keyless entry system operations ....................4-7
Restrictions in handling keys ....................................4-10
Smart key functions.....................................................4-4
Smart key precautions .................................................4-6
Transmitter precautions ...............................................4-8
Smart key functions .........................................................4-4
Smart key precautions......................................................4-6
Smart Trunk ...................................................................4-27
Smooth cornering...........................................................5-97
SNOW mode ..................................................................5-54
Snow tires ....................................................................5-10\
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Spare tire Changing tires ...........................................................6-19
Compact spare tire ....................................................6-24
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-59
Special driving conditions .............................................5-96 Driving at night .........................................................5-97
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-98
Driving in the rain .....................................................5-98
Driving off-road ........................................................5-99
Hazardous driving conditions ...................................5-96
Highway driving ........................................................5-99
Rocking the vehicle ...................................................5-96
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-97
Speedometer...................................................................4-69
SRS Care........................................................................\
3-61
SRS components and functions .....................................3-43
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ...........................................................5-9 Starting the engine with a smart key...........................5-9
Starting the engine - With a smart key ............................5-9
Steering wheel ...............................................................4-45 Electronic Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) ..........4-45
Heated steering wheel ...............................................4-46
Horn........................................................................\
...4-47
Tilt and telescopic steering........................................4-45
Steering wheel audio control ......................................4-182
Storage compartment ...................................................4-164 Center console storage ............................................4-164
Glove box ................................................................4-165
Map pocket ..............................................................4-167
Rear seat storage .....................................................4-165
Seatback pocket ......................................................4-166
Sunglass holder .......................................................4-166
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Sunglass holder ............................................................4-166
Sunroof open warning ...................................................4-40
Sunvisor .......................................................................4\
-169
Surround View Monitoring System (SVM).................4-127
Tachometer.....................................................................4-6\
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Tether anchorage system................................................3-\
37
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-13
Tilt and telescopic steering ............................................4-45
Tire and loading information label ..............................5-105
Tire chains....................................................................5-10\
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Tire pressure monitoring system ...................................6-11
Tire rotation ...................................................................7-56
Tire specification and pressure label .............................8-10
Tires and wheels ..............................................................8-5Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-55
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-59
Low aspect ratio tire..................................................7-64
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-54
Tire care.....................................................................7-5\
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Tire maintenance .......................................................7-59
Tire replacement ........................................................7-58
Tire rotation ...............................................................7-56
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-66
Tire traction ...............................................................7-59
Wheel alignment and tire balance .............................7-57 Wheel replacement ....................................................7-59
Towing ........................................................................\
...6-28 Emergency towing.....................................................6-31
Removable towing hook............................................6-30
Trailer Towing ...............................................................5-97
Transaxle Shift Indicator ...............................................4-72
Transmission - Automatic transmission (Shift by cable) ..........................................................5-11
Transmission - Automatic transmission (Shift by wire) ...........................................................5-16
Transmitter precautions ...................................................4-8
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
.4-98
Trip computer ................................................................4-96 Fuel Economy ...........................................................4-96
One time driving information mode .........................4-99
Trip A/B.....................................................................4-9\
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Trip computer mode ......................................................4-74
Trunk ........................................................................\
......4-21 Emergency trunk safety release ................................4-26
Non-Powered Trunk ..................................................4-21
Power Trunk ..............................................................4-22
Smart Trumk..............................................................4-27
Trunk Lid Control Button ........................................4-25
Trunk Lid Control Button .............................................4-25
Trunk room lamp .........................................................4-141
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode ............................................4-75
Turn signals..................................................................4-134
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USB charger ................................................................4-17\
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User Settings Mode .......................................................4-78
Vanity mirror lamp.......................................................4-142
Vehicle break-in process .................................................1-5
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders.............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...............................8-9
Vehicle load limit .........................................................5-105Certification label ....................................................5-108
Tire and loading information label..........................5-105
Vehicle weight .............................................................5-110
Warning light ...............................................................4-100
Warning Messages .........................................................4-85
Washer fluid ...................................................................7-40
Welcome system ..........................................................4-128 Headlight .................................................................4-128
Interior light ............................................................4-128
Puddle lamp.............................................................4-128
Wheel alignment and tire balance .................................7-57
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-59
Windows ........................................................................\
4-31 Power window lock button........................................4-34 Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-158
Windshield washers .....................................................4-138
Windshield wipers .......................................................4-136
Winter driving ..............................................................5-100
Snow tires ................................................................5-100
Tire chains ...............................................................5-101
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-46
Wipers and washers .....................................................4-136 Windshield washers.................................................4-138
Windshield wipers ...................................................4-136
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