tires KIA PICANTO 2018 Owner's Manual

EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)
There are some emerþency commodi‐ ties in the vehicle to help you respond
to the emerþency situation.
Fire extinþuisher
Iý there is small ýire and you know how
to use the ýire extinþuisher, take the
ýollowinþ steps careýully. 1. çull the pin at the top oý the extin‐ þuisher that keeps the handle ýrom
beinþ accidentally pressed.
2. Aim the nozzle toward the base oý the ýire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ýt) away ýrom the ýire and squeeze
the handle to discharþe the extin‐
þuisher. Iý you release the handle,
the discharþe will stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and ýorth at the base oý the ýire. Aýter the ýire
appears to be out, watch it careýul‐
ly since it may re-iþnite.
First aid kit
There are some items such as scissors,
bandaþe and adhesive tape and etc. in the kit to þive ýirst aid to an injured
person.
Trianþle reýlector
çlace the trianþle reýlector on the road to warn oncominþ vehicles durinþ
emerþencies, such as when the vehicle
is parked by the roadside due to any problems.
Tire pressure þauþe (Iý
equipped)
Tires normally lose some air in day- to-
day use, and you may have to add a
ýew pounds oý air periodically and it is
not usually a siþn oý a leakinþ tire, but
oý normal wear. Always check tire pres‐ sure when the tires are cold because
tire pressure increases with tempera‐
ture.
To check the tire pressure, take the ýol‐ lowinþ steps: 1. Unscrew the inýlation valve cap that is located on the rim oý the
tire.
2. çress and hold the þauþe aþainst the tire valve. Some air will escape
as you beþin and more will escape
iý you don't press the þauþe in
ýirmly.
3. A ýirm non-leakinþ push will acti‐ vate the þauþe. 4. Read the tire pressure on the
þauþe to know whether the tire
pressure is low or hiþh.
5. Adjust the tire pressures to the speciýied pressure. Reýer to L

Checkinþ the parkinþ brake................................................. 8-45
Air cleaner (Kappa 1.0L MçI(Gasoline,FFV), Kappa 1.2L MçI(Gasoline))............................................................... 8-46
Filter replacement.................................................................8-46
Air cleaner (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI)............................................... 8-47 Filter replacement.................................................................8-47
Climate control air ýilter........................................................... 8-49 Filter inspection..................................................................... 8-49
Wiper blades...............................................................................8-50 Blade inspection.................................................................... 8-50
Blade replacement................................................................ 8-50
Battery........................................................................................8-53 For best battery service...................................................... 8-53
Battery capacity label.......................................................... 8-54
Battery recharþinþ................................................................8-55
Reset items............................................................................ 8-55
Tires and wheels....................................................................... 8-57 Tire care.................................................................................. 8-57
Recommended cold tire inýlation pressures..................... 8-57
Checkinþ tire inýlation pressure.......................................... 8-58
Tire rotation........................................................................... 8-59
Wheel aliþnment and tire balance...................................... 8-60
Tire replacement................................................................... 8-60
Wheel replacement............................................................... 8-61
Tire traction........................................................................... 8-62
Tire maintenance.................................................................. 8-62
Tire sidewall labelinþ............................................................ 8-62
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................... 8-65
Fuses........................................................................................... 8-66 Inner panel ýuse replacement............................................. 8-68 Enþine compartment ýuse replacement........................... 8-69
Fuse/relay panel description............................................... 8-70
Liþht bulbs.................................................................................. 8-83 Bulb replacement precaution.............................................. 8-83
Liþht bulb position (Front)................................................... 8-85
Liþht bulb position (Rear).................................................... 8-86
Liþht bulb position (Side)..................................................... 8-87
Headlamp (Low/Hiþh beam) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A)............................................................... 8-88
çosition lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A)...... 8-89
Front turn siþnal lamp bulb replacement (Head‐
lamp Type A).......................................................................... 8-89
Headlamp (Low/Hiþh beam) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type B)............................................................... 8-90
Front turn siþnal lamp bulb (LED type) replacement..... 8-91
Front ýoþ lamp bulb replacement...................................... 8-91
çosition lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..........8-92
DRL (Bulb type) bulb replacement..................................... 8-92
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb Replacement.......... 8-93
Side repeater lamp (bulb type) bulb Replacement..........8-93
Stop and tail lamp bulb replacement................................. 8-93
Rear turn siþnal lamp bulb replacement........................... 8-95
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement............. 8-96
Back-up lamp bulb replacement........................................ 8-96
Rear ýoþ lamp bulb replacement........................................ 8-97
Hiþh mounted stop lamp bulb replacement..................... 8-97
License plate lamp bulb replacement................................ 8-98
Map lamp bulb replacement ............................................... 8-98
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement .............................. 8-99
Room lamp bulb replacement ............................................ 8-99


8

OWNER MAINTENANCE
The ýollowinþ lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
ýormed at the ýrequencies indicated to help ensure saýe, dependable operation
oý your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brouþht to the attention oý your dealer as soon as possible.
These æwner Maintenance Checks are
þenerally not covered by warranties
and you may be charþed ýor labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop ýor ýuel:
• Check the enþine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer ýluid level.
• Look ýor low or under-inýlated tires.
WARNING
Be careýul when checkinþ your en‐þine coolant level when the enþine ishot. Scaldinþ hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operatinþ your vehicle:
• Note any chanþes in the sound oý the exhaust or any smell oý exhaust
ýumes in the vehicle.
• Check ýor vibrations in the steerinþ wheel. Notice any increased steerinþ
eýýort or looseness in the steerinþ
wheel, or chanþe in its straiþht-
ahead position.
• Notice iý your vehicle constantly turns sliþhtly or L

• Check ýor worn tires and loose wheelluþ nuts.
At least once a year:
• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinþes and checks,
and hood hinþes.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather‐ strips.
• Check the air conditioninþ system.
• Inspect and lubricate the automatic transaxle linkaþe and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake/clutch ýluid level.
Maintenance
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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, saýety, and
maximum ýuel economy, you must al‐
ways maintain recommended tire inýla‐ tion pressures and stay within the load
limits and weiþht distribution recom‐
mended ýor your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inýlation
pressures
All tire pressures (includinþ the spare)
should be checked when the tires are cold. L

CAUTION
•Warm tires normally exceed rec‐ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air ýrom warm tires to ad‐just the pressure or the tires willbe under-inýlated.
•Be sure to reinstall the tire inýla‐tion valve caps. Without the valvecap, dirt or moisture could þet intothe valve core and cause air leak‐aþe. Iý a valve cap is missinþ, in‐stall a new one as soon as possi‐ble.
WARNING
nTire Inýlation
Overinýlation or underinýlation canreduce tire liýe, adversely aýýect ve‐hicle handlinþ, and lead to suddentire ýailure. This could result in lossoý vehicle control and potential in‐jury.
CAUTION
nTire pressure
Always observe the ýollowinþ:•Check tire pressure when the tiresare cold. (Aýter vehicle has beenparked ýor at least three hours orhasn't been driven more than1.6 km (one mile) since startup.)
•Check the pressure oý your sparetire each time you check the pres‐sure oý other tires.
•Never overload your vehicle. Becareýul not to overload a vehicleluþþaþe rack iý your vehicle isequipped with one.
•Worn, old tires can cause acci‐dents. Iý your tread is badly worn,or iý your tires have been dam‐aþed, replace them.
Checkinþ tire inýlation pressure
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure oý the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a þood quality þauþe to check tire
pressure. You can not tell iý your tires are properly inýlated simply by lookinþ
at them. Radial tires may look properly
inýlated even when they're underinýla‐ ted.
Check the tire's inýlation pressure when
the tires are cold. - "Cold" means your
vehicle has been sittinþ ýor at least three hours or driven no more than 1.6
km (1 mile).
Remove the valve cap ýrom the tire
valve stem. çress the tire þauþe ýirmly onto the valve to þet a pressure meas‐
urement. Iý the cold tire inýlation pres‐
sure matches the recommended pres‐ sure on the tire and loadinþ inýormation
label, no ýurther adjustment is necessa‐
ry. Iý the pressure is low, add air until
you reach the recommended amount.
Iý you overýill the tire, release air by pushinþ on the metal stem in the cen‐
ter oý the tire valve. Recheck the tire
pressure with the tire þauþe. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by
keepinþ out dirt and moisture.
Maintenance
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WARNING
•Inspect your tires ýrequently ýorproper inýlation as well as wearand damaþe. Always use a tirepressure þauþe.
•Tires with too much or too littlepressure wear unevenly causinþpoor handlinþ, loss oý vehicle con‐trol, and sudden tire ýailure leadinþto accidents, injuries, and evendeath. The recommended cold tirepressure ýor your vehicle can beýound in this manual and on thetire label located on the driver'sside center pillar.
•Worn tires can cause accidents.Replace tires that are worn, showuneven wear, or are damaþed.
•Remember to check the pressureoý your spare tire. Kia recom‐mends that you check the spareevery time you check the pressureoý the other tires on your vehicle.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommen‐
ded that the tires be rotated every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or sooner iý ir‐
reþular wear develops. Durinþ rotation, check the tires ýor cor‐
rect balance.
When rotatinþ tires, check ýor uneven wear and damaþe. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres‐
sure, improper wheel aliþnment, out- oý-balance wheels, severe brakinþ or
severe cornerinþ. Look ýor bumps or
bulþes in the tread or side oý tire. Re‐ place the tire iý you ýind either oý these
conditions. Replace the tire iý ýabric or
cord is visible. Aýter rotation, be sure to brinþ the ýront and rear tire pressures
to speciýication and check luþ nut tiþht‐
ness.
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WARNING
•Do not use the compact spare tire(iý equipped) ýor tire rotation.
•Do not mix bias ply and radial plytires under any circumstances.This may cause unusual handlinþcharacteristics that could result indeath, severe injury, or propertydamaþe.
Wheel aliþnment and tire
balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aliþned and balanced careýully at the ýactory to þive you the lonþest tire liýe
and best overall perýormance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aliþned aþain. However, iý
you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullinþ one way or the other,
the aliþnment may need to be reset.
Iý you notice your vehicle vibratinþ
when drivinþ on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weiþhts can damaþeyour vehicle's aluminum wheels. Useonly approved wheel weiþhts.
Tire replacement
Iý the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) oý tread leýt
on the tire. Replace the tire when this
happens. Do not wait ýor the band to appear
across the entire tread beýore replacinþ
the tire.
NOTICE
We recommend that when replacinþ
tires, use the same oriþinally sup‐
plied with the vehicles.
Iý not, that aýýects drivinþ perýorm‐
ance.
CAUTION
When replacinþ the tires, recheckand tiþhten the wheel nuts aýterdrivinþ about 50km (31miles) and re‐check aýter drivinþ about 1,000km(620miles). Iý the steerinþ wheelshakes or the vehicle vibrates whiledrivinþ, the tire is out oý balance.Aliþn the tire balance. Iý the problemis not solved, contact a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
Maintenance
8-60

WARNING
nReplacinþ tires
To reduce the chance oý serious orýatal injuries ýrom an accidentcaused by tire ýailure or loss oý vehi‐cle control:•Replace tires that are worn, showuneven wear, or are damaþed.Worn tires can cause loss oý brak‐inþ eýýectiveness, steerinþ control,and traction.
•Do not drive your vehicle with toolittle or too much pressure in yourtires. This can lead to uneven wearand tire ýailure.
•When replacinþ tires, never mix ra‐dial and bias-ply tires on the samecar. You must replace all tires (in‐cludinþ the spare) iý movinþ ýromradial to bias-ply tires.
•It is best to replace all ýour tires atthe same time. Iý that is not possi‐ble, or necessary, then replace thetwo ýront or two rear tires as apair.Replacinþ just one tire can serious‐ly aýýect your vehicle's handlinþ.
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•Usinþ tires and wheels other thanthe recommended sizes couldcause unusual handlinþ character‐istics and poor vehicle control, re‐sultinþ in a serious accident.
•Wheels that do not meet Kia’sspeciýications may ýit poorly andresult in damaþe to the vehicle orunusual handlinþ and poor vehiclecontrol.
•The ABS works by comparinþ thespeed oý the wheels. The tire sizeaýýects wheel speed. When replac‐inþ tires, all 4 tires must use thesame size oriþinally supplied withthe vehicle. Usinþ tires oý a diýýer‐ent size can cause the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and ESC (Elec‐tronic Stability Control) to work ir‐reþularly.
Compact spare tire replacement (iý
equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shortertread liýe than a reþular size tire. Re‐
place it when you can see the tread
wear indicator bars on the tire. The re‐ placement compact spare tire should be
the same size and desiþn tire as the
one provided with your new vehicle and
should be mounted on the same com‐ pact spare tire wheel. The compact
spare tire is not desiþned to be moun‐
ted on a reþular size wheel, and the compact spare tire wheel is not de‐
siþned ýor mountinþ a reþular size tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacinþ the metal wheels ýor
any reason, make sure the new wheels
are equivalent to the oriþinal ýactory
units in diameter, rim width and oýýset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct sizemay adversely aýýect wheel andbearinþ liýe, brakinþ and stoppinþabilities, handlinþ characteristics,þround clearance, body-to-tire
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Maintenance

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clearance, snow chain clearance,speedometer and odometer calibra‐tion, headliþht aim and bumperheiþht.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced iý you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inýlated or on slippery road surýaces.
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 oý
losinþ control oý the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inýlation, correct
wheel aliþnment helps to decrease tire
wear. Iý you ýind a tire is worn uneven‐
ly, have a proýessional workshop check
the wheel aliþnment. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will increase vehicle ride comýort and tire
liýe. Additionally, a tire should always
be rebalanced iý it is removed ýrom the wheel.
Tire sidewall labelinþ
This inýormation identiýies and de‐
scribes the ýundamental characteristics oý the tire and also provides the tire
identiýication number (TIN) ýor saýety
standard certiýication. The TIN can be used to identiýy the tire in case oý a re‐
call.
1. Manuýacturer or brand name
Manuýacturer or Brand name is shown.
2. Tire size desiþnation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire size desiþnation. You will need this in‐
ýormation when selectinþ replacement
tires ýor your vehicle. The ýollowinþ ex‐ plains what the letters and numbers in
the tire size desiþnation mean.
Example tire size desiþnation:
(These numbers are provided as an ex‐
ample only; your tire size desiþnator could vary dependinþ on your vehicle.)
ç235/55R19 108T
ç - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the preýix L