Kia Rio: Tires and wheels / Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
- Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since
startup.)
- Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of
other tires.
- Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload a vehicle luggage
rack if your vehicle is equipped with one.
WARNING - Tire Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation can reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle
handling, and lead to sudden tire failure. This could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. - “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1.6 km
(1 mile).
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto
the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches
the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment
is necessary. If the pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure to put
the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
- Inspect your tires frequently for proper inflation as well as wear and damage.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
- Tires with too much or too little pressure can cause tires to wear unevenly,
causing poor handling, loss of vehicle control, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even death. The recommended cold tire pressure for
your vehicle can be found in this manual and on the tire label located on the
driver's side center pillar.
- Remember to check the pressure of your spare tire. Kia recommends that you
check the spare every time you check the pressure of the other tires on your
vehicle.
Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain
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km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
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