flat tire KIA Sportage 2016 QL / 4.G Owner's Guide

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Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi).
Accessory Weight : This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
ditioning.
Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per
square inch (psi) before a tire has
built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure. Light truck(LT) tire:
A tire designat-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load ratings: The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure : The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating : The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg
(150 pounds).

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Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords
Pneumatic tire: A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load.
Production options weight: The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ- ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
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 68 kg (150 lbs.) 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 driving by 2.

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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.
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; otherwise, poor han-
dling may result.
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires on
the tire label on the driver'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 120 km/h (75 mph) when your
vehicle is equipped with snow tires.
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread
life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radial-
ply tires used on this vehicle are of belt-
ed 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 seriously dete-
riorate 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 sus-
ceptible to irregular tread wear. It is very
important to follow the tire rotation inter-
val 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.

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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRES AND WHEELS
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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 it work irregularly.
ItemTire
sizeWheel sizeCold tire inflation pressure kPa (psi)Wheel lug nut torque kg•m (lb N
FrontRear
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)Full size tire
215/70R166.5J×16240 (35)240 (35)225/60R176.5J×17
235/55R187.0J×18235 (34)235 (34)
Compact spare tire T155/90D164.0T×16420 (60)420 (60)
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
ItemWeight of volume Classification
Refrigerant
550 ± 25g R-134a
Compressor lubricant
120 ± 10g PAG (205A)
We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer for more details.
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NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles.
If not, that affects driving performance.

Index
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If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4If engine dose not turn over or turns over slowly . . . 6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing . . . . . . 6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57 Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
58
Instrument panel illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58
Warnings and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Interior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122 Cargo security screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Floor mat anchors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
Luggage net holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-126
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94 Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
Interior light welcome function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95 Luggage lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
Interior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . 4-3 Key operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-85 Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-89
Headlight escort function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
Headlight welcome function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85
High beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-88
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Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Reducing the risk of a rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41 Electronic power steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
FLEX Steer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-44
Tilt and telescoping steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
Glove box cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-24
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44 Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-32
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32\
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-17 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Removable towing hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Tie-down hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
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