wheel KIA Sephia 2006 2.G Workshop Manual

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Tire replacementIf the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less 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.
Compact spare tire replace-
mentA compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new Kia and should be mounted on
the same compact spare tire wheel.
The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
Wheel alignment and tire
balance The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.✽ ✽
NOTICEImproper wheel weights can dam-
age your vehicle's aluminum wheels.
Use only approved wheel weights.
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Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
WARNING
 When replacing tires, nevermix radial, bias-belted, and
bias-type tires. All four tires
should be of the same size,
design and construction. Use
only the tire sizes listed on the
Tire Label found below the
door striker on the driver’s
side. Make sure that all tires
and wheels are the same size
and have the same load-carry-
ing capacity. Use only tire and
wheel combinations recom-
mended on the Tire Label or
by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precau-
tions can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your
vehicle.
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 The use of any other tire sizeor type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, tire clearance, and
speedometer calibration.
 Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-
tion.
 It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.
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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 designation
mean.
Example tire size designation:
P195/60 R15 87H
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.) P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
cars or light trucks; however, not
all tires have this marking).
195 - Tire width in millimeters.
60 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
87 - 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:
6.0 J x 15
6.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
Tire speed ratings The chart below shows many of the
different speed ratings currently
being used for passenger car. The
speed rating symbol is part of the tire
size designation on the sidewall of
the tire. This symbol corresponds to
that tire's designed maximum safe
operating speed.
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
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Uniform tire quality grading The following information relates to
the tire grading system developed by
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (CMVSS) for grading tires
by tread wear, traction and tempera-
ture performance.Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the 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 as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. However, performance
may differ from the norm because of
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 Kia vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.Traction - A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are A, B and C. The grades
represent the tires ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C. The grades repre-
sent the tire’s resistance to the gener-
ation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tires to
degenerate and reduce tires life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tires failure. Grades A and B
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by the
law.
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Checking a tire life
Tire strength and performance
decline with age. Any tires that are
over 6 year old, including the spare
(determined by the tire manufacture
date), should be replaced regardless
of mileage. You can find the tire man-
ufacture date on the tire sidewall
(either on the inside or outside of the
wheel). The date is a Department Of
Transportation (DOT) number con-
sisting of letters and numbers. You
can determine the tire manufacture
date by the last four numbers of the
DOT code. DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The first letters/numbers of the DOT
indicate the manufacturing plant, tire
size and tread pattern, last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 0803 represents
that the tire was produced in the 8th
week of 2003.
WARNING
A tire more than 6 years old may
cause separation of the cord
layers inside the tire leading to
loss of vehicle or a serious
injury. Therefore, make sure to
check the manufacturing date
and replace the old tire in 6
years after the tire manufactur-
ing date.
WARNING
- Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tires failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
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Bright-metal maintenance To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
 To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
 During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
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
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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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 or damage the
finish.
 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 corro-
sion.
 Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
 Do not use any acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the alu-
minum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
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Dimensions
WeightsSPECIFICATIONSThe specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more
precise and more up-to-date information.
Item4 Door 5 Door
Overall length 4,480 (176.4)4,340 (170.9)
Overall width 1,735 (68.3)1,735 (68.3)
Overall height 1,470 (57.9)1,470 (57.9)
Front tread 1,495 (58.9)1,495 (58.9)
Rear tread 1,485 (58.5)1,485 (58.5)
Wheelbase 2,610 (102.8)2,610 (102.8)
mm (in)
Refer to the label describing GVWR & GAWR weights attached to your vehicle.
(see page 5-19, Label information)
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Specifications
Engine
ItemGasoline Engine
BoreXStroke 82 mm × 93.5 mm (3.23 in X 3.68 in)
Displacement 1975 cc (120.5 cu.in)
Compression Ratio 10.1
SizeGasoline Engine
Battery 12V / 60AH (20HR)
Alternator 13.5V / 90A
Starter 12V-1.2kW
Gap 1.0 mm ~ 1.1 mm
Platinum coated PFR5N-11, RC10PYPB4
Iridium coated
IFR5G-11
Spark
Plug Spec.
Item Inflation Pressure
Wheel lug nut torque
Tire size Wheel size kPa (psi) kg·m (lb·ft, N·m)
P195/60R15 87H 6.0J x 15 210 (30) 9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
P205/50R16 86H 6.0J x 16 210 (30) 9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Compact spare tire
T125/70D15, T125/70R15 420 (60) 9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
Tires Electrical system
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Index
Label information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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Lubricant specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Lubricants and fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Luggage net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
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Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-93
Suggestions for economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10\
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Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-\
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Traction control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 3-80KLMOP
RST
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