wheel KIA NIRO 2019 Owners Manual

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Maintenance
Low aspect ratio tire
(if equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires
are optimized for handling and brak-
ing, it may be more uncomfortable to
ride in and there is more noise com-
pare with normal tires. It is not easy to recognize the tire
damage with your own eyes. But if
there is the slightest hint of tire
damage, even though you cannot
see it, have the tire checked or
replaced because the tire damage
may cause air leakage from the tire.
If the tire is damaged by driving on a rough road, off road, pothole,
manhole, or curb stone, it will not
be covered by the warranty.
You can find out the tire information on the tire sidewall.
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the lowaspect ratio tire is shorter thanthe normal, the wheel and tire ofthe low aspect ratio tire is easi-er to be damaged. So, follow theinstructions below.
When driving on a rough road or off road, drive cautiouslybecause tires and wheels maybe damaged. And after driv-ing, inspect tires and wheels.
When passing over a pothole, speed bump, manhole, or curbstone, drive slowly so that thetires and wheels are not dam-aged.
If the tire is impacted, we rec- ommend that you inspect thetire condition or contact anauthorized Kia dealer.
To prevent damage to the tire, inspect the tire condition andpressure every 1,900 miles(3,000 km).

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Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with
a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,polishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on salted roads.
This helps prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion. High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehi-
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
materials, corrosion protection is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated cor-
rosion are road salts, dust control
chemicals, ocean air and industrial
pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to
occur. For example, corrosion is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
above freezing. In such conditions,
the corrosive material is kept in con-
tact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that evaporates slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it dries slowly and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain the moisture and
promote corrosion.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed.

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Maintenance
Keep paint and trim in good con-
dition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in prop-
er containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, flushed with
clean water and thoroughly dried.Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
er, and air freshener from contacting
the interior parts because they may
cause damage or discoloration. If
they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately. If neces-
sary, use a vinyl cleaner, see product
instructions for correct usage.
CAUTION - Electrical
components
Never allow water or other liq-uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
9-2
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . 9-7
• Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Air conditioner compressor label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Refrigerant label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Consumer Assistance (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
•
Toll free consumer assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
• Emergency roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
• Trip interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
• Registering your vehicle in a foreign country . . . . . 9-14
Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
• Installation of a mobile two-way radio system . . . . . 9-15
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) . . 9-16
• Service manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
• Electrical troubleshooting manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
• Owner's manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-
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DIMENSIONS
ENGINE
ItemUnit : in (mm)
Overall length171.4 (4,355)
Overall width71.0 (1,805)
Overall heightWithout Roof rack60.4 (1,535)
With Roof rack60.8 (1,545)
Tread
Front205/60R1661.6 (1,565)
225/45R18 *61.2 (1,555)
Rear205/60R1662.1 (1,579)
225/45R18 *61.7 (1,569)
Wheelbase106.2 (2,700)
ItemGasoline
1.6 GDI
Displacement [cu. in (cc)]
96.4 (1,580)
Bore x Stroke [in. (mm)]
2.8 X 3.8 (72 X 97)
Firing order
1-3-4-2
No. of cylinders
4 In-line, DOHC
* This tire is only for the HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system

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TIRES AND WHEELS
*1: Load Index
*2: Speed Symbol
*3: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
*4: Only for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
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 them work irregularly.
✽ ✽ 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.
• We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that aff\
ects driving performance.
• 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
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Load
CapacitySpeed
capacityInflation pressure [bar(psi, kPa)]Wheel lug nut torque
[Kgf·m
(lbf·ft, N·m)]
Normal load *3Maximum load
LI *1KgSS *2Km/hFront RearFront Rear
Full size tire205/60 R16 6.5J X 1692630H2102.5 (36, 250)2.5 (36, 250)11~13
(79 ~ 94,
107 ~ 127)225/45 R18 *47.5J X 1891615V2402.5 (36, 250)2.5 (36, 250)
Compact
Spare tireT125/80 D16 *44T X 1697730M1304.2 (60, 420)4.2 (60, 420)

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Index
Smart key immobilizer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Smart key precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-95
Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-91
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Electronic power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-47
Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-39 Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Sliding the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42\
Tilting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Disarmed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Low tire pressure position telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41, 9-4 All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-41
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41\
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
T

Index
10I
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-50
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-29 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Removable towing hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100 Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104 Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104 GAW (Gross Axle Weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . 6-104
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-27 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-99
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 6-98
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
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