tires KIA PICANTO 2012 Owner's Guide

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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. TheTIN can be used to identify the tire incase 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 designationmean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) 175/50R15 75H
175 - Tire width in millimeters.
50 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches. 75 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-tion mean.
Example wheel size designation: 5.5JX15
5.5 - Rim width in inches. J - Rim contour designation.
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
I030B04JM
1
1
23
4
5,6
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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-ating speed.3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date,(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1611 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2011.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol
WARNING - Tire age
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 orfrequent 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 acci-
dent involving serious injury ordeath.

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4. Tire ply composition and material
The 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 theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
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:
TREADWEAR 400
TRACTION A
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.

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Engine / 8-2
Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tires and wheels / 8-3
Weight/Volume / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6
Vehicle certification label / 8-6
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-7
Engine number / 8-7
Specifications & Consumer information

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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELSItem Tire size Wheel size Inflation pressure / bar(psi,kPa)
Wheel lug nut torque /
kg.m(lb.ft, N.m)
Normal load Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire
155/70 R13 4.0B×13 2.3
(33, 230) 2.1
(31, 210) 2.5
(36, 250) 2.5
(36, 250) 9~11 (65~79, 88~107)
165/60 R14 5.0J×14
175/50 R15 5.5J×15
Compact
spare tire
T105/70 D14 4T×14 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420)
Item Gasoline 1.0 Gasoline 1.25 LPG 1.0
M/T A/T M/T A/T M/T A/T
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)
5 person1,340
(2,954) -
1,370
(3,020) 1,370
(3,020) 1,380
(3,042) -
4 person1,300
(2,866) -1,330
(2,932) 1,330
(2,932) 1,340
(2,954) -
Luggage volume l(cu ft)
200 (7) 200 (7) 200 (7)
WEIGHT/VOLUME

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Specifications & Consumer information
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.The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
OMG055004
ENGINE NUMBER
OTA080003L
OTA080004L
OTA080005L
■
1.25 Gasoline
■1.0 Gasoline
■1.0 LPG

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Index
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-63
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Changing tires ..................................................................6-9Chains
Tire chains ................................................................5-52
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-42
Child restraint system ....................................................3-28 Lap belt......................................................................3-31
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-18
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-93 Air conditioning ........................................................4-98
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-94
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-95
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-84 Air conditioning ........................................................4-89
Climate control air filter............................................4-91
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-85
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-104
Climate control air filter ........................................4-91, 7-33
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-107
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-108
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-42
Coolant ............................................................................7-24
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-24
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-76
Cup holder ....................................................................4-105
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-52 Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-42
Daytime running light ....................................................4-70
Defogging (Windshield) ..............................................4-100
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-102
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-83
Defrosting (Windshield) ..............................................4-100
Digital clock..................................................................4-107
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-42
Door locks ......................................................................4-15
Central door lock switch ..........................................4-17
Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-18
Drink holders, see cup holders ......................................4-99
Driver's air bag ................................................................3-46
Driving at night ..............................................................5-48
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-50
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-49D

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Economical operation ....................................................5-45
Electronic power steering ..............................................4-37
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-37
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ..............................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-6
Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-43
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22
Emergency while driving ..................................................6-3
Emergency commodity ..................................................6-25
Emission control system ................................................7-76 Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-76
Evaporative emission control system ........................7-76
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-77
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-24
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-22
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system..............................7-76
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-77
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-19
Exterior care....................................................................7-70 Flat tire ..............................................................................6-8
Changing tires ............................................................6-9
Jack and tools ..............................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid ..........................................7-28
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-30
Brake fluid ................................................................7-27
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-10
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-4
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-44
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ..............................................................................7-51 Fuse/relay panel description......................................7-55
Instrument panel fuse ................................................7-52
Multi fuse ..................................................................7-54
Memory fuse ............................................................7-53
Gauge Fuel gauge ................................................................4-44
Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Glove box ......................................................................4-103
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Parking brake inspect ......................................................7-30
Parking brake ..................................................................5-34
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-46
Power brakes ..................................................................5-33
Power outlet ..................................................................4-106
Power steering (Electronic) ............................................4-35
Power window lock button ............................................4-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-22
Push starting......................................................................6-6
Rear seat............................................................................3-9
Rear parking assist system ..............................................4-66Recommended cold tire inflation pressures....................7-41
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5
Remote keyless entry ......................................................4-10
Road warning ....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-47 Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-17Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Seat belts ........................................................................3-15 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-22
Lap belt......................................................................3-20
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-18
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-16
Seatback pocket ................................................................3-8
Seats ..................................................................................3-2 Headrest ..............................................................3-5, 3-9
Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-10
Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4
Rear seat ......................................................................3-9
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-8
Shift lock system ............................................................5-30
Side air bag ....................................................................3-51
Smart key ..........................................................................4-9
Smooth cornering............................................................5-48
Snow tires........................................................................5-51Spare tire Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-9
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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-47
Driving at night ........................................................5-48
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-50
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-49
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-47
Highway driving ........................................................5-50
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-47
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-48
Speedometer....................................................................4-44
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ............................................................5-9
Steering wheel ................................................................4-35 Electronic power steering..........................................4-35
Heated steering wheel ..............................................4-36
Horn ..........................................................................4-37
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-35
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-111
Storage compartment ....................................................4-103 Glove box ................................................................4-103
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-103
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-103
Sunroof............................................................................4-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-106 Tachometer ......................................................................4-44
Tailgate ............................................................................4-19
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-35
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-41, 8-2
Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-41
Tire care ....................................................................7-41
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-46
Tire replacement ........................................................7-45
Tire rotation ..............................................................7-43
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-47
Tire traction ..............................................................7-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................7-44
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-46
Towing ............................................................................6-21 Emergency towing ....................................................6-22
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-27
Manual transaxle ......................................................5-24
Tripmeter ........................................................................4-46
Trip computer..................................................................4-45T