KIA Niro (2018 year). Manual — part 33

2. Liýt up the wiper blade clip. Then

pull down the blade assembly and

remove it.

3. Install the new blade assembly.

Rear window wiper blade

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

the wiper blade assembly.

2. Install the new blade assembly by

insertinþ the center part into the

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

into place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is in‐

stalled ýirmly by tryinþ to pull it

sliþhtly.

To prevent damaþe to the wiper arms

or other components, have the wiper

blade replaced by a proýessional work‐

shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐

thorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Maintenance

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BATTERY (PLUG-IN HYBRID)

For best battery service

• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections

clean, tiþht, and coated with petrole‐

um jelly or terminal þrease.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte ýrom the

battery immediately with a solution

oý water and bakinþ soda.

• Iý the vehicle is not þoinþ to be used

ýor an extended time, disconnect the

battery cables.

NOTICE

Basically equipped battery is main‐

tenance ýree type. Iý your vehicle is

equipped with the battery marked

with LOWER and UPPER on the side,

you can check the electrolyte level.

The electrolyte level should be be‐

tween LOWER and UPPER. Iý the

electrolyte level is low, it needs to

add distilled (demineralized) water

(Never add sulýuric acid or other

electrolyte). When reýill, be careýul

not to splash the battery and adja‐

cent components. And do not overýill

the battery cells. It can cause corro‐

sion on other parts. Aýter then en‐

sure that tiþhten the cell caps. Con‐

tact a proýessional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

n Battery dangers

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Always read the following in‐

structions carefully when

handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and

all other flames or sparks

away from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly combusti‐

ble gas, is always present in

battery cells and may ex‐

plode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the

reach of children because

batteries contain highly cor‐

rosive SULFURIC ACID. Do not

allow battery acid to contact

your skin, eyes, clothing or

paint finish.

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Maintenance

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If any electrolyte gets into

your eyes, flush your eyes

with clean water for at least

15 minutes and get immedi‐

ate medical attention.

If electrolyte gets on your

skin, thoroughly wash the

contacted area. If you feel

pain or burning sensation,

get medical attention imme‐

diately.
Wear eye protection when

charging or working near a

battery. Always provide ven‐

tilation when working in an

enclosed space.
An inappropriately disposed

battery can be harmful to

the environment and human

health. Dispose the battery

according to your local law(s)

or regulation.
The battery contains lead.

Do not dispose of it after

use. Contact a professional

workshop. Kia recommends

to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

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• When lifting a plastic-cased bat‐

tery, excessive pressure on the

case may cause battery acid to

leak, resulting in personal injury.

Lift with a battery carrier or with

your hands on opposite corners.

• Never attempt to recharge the

battery when the battery cables

are connected.

• The electrical ignition system

works with high voltage. Never

touch these components with the

engine running or the ignition

switched on.

Failure to follow the above warnings

can result in serious bodily injury or

death.

CAUTION

• When you don’t use the vehicle for

a long time in the low temperature

area, separate the battery and

keep it indoors.

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• Always charge the battery fully to

prevent battery case damage in

low temperature area.

• If you connect unauthorized elec‐

tronic devices to the battery, the

battery may be discharged. Never

use unauthorized devices.

Battery capacity label

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The actual battery label in the vehi‐

cle may diýýer ýrom the illustration.

1. AGM90L-DIN : The Kia model name

oý battery

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2. 90Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity

(in Ampere hours)

3. 170RC : The nominal reserve ca‐

pacity (in min.)

4. 12V : The nominal voltaþe
5. 850CCA (SAE) : The cold-test cur‐

rent in amperes by SAE

6. 680A : The cold-test current in am‐

peres by EN

Battery recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-ýree,

calcium-based battery.

• Iý the battery becomes discharþed in

a short time (because, ýor example,

the headliþhts or interior liþhts were

leýt on while the vehicle was not in

use), recharþe it by slow charþinþ

(trickle) ýor 10 hours.

• Iý the battery þradually discharþes

because oý hiþh electric load while

the vehicle is beinþ used, recharþe it

at 20-30A ýor two hours.

WARNING

n Recharging battery

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When recharging the battery, ob‐

serve the following precautions:

• The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in an

area with good ventilation.

• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or

flame near the battery.

• Watch the battery during charg‐

ing, and stop or reduce the charg‐

ing rate if the battery cells begin

gassing (boiling) violently or if the

temperature of the electrolyte of

any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).

• Wear eye protection when check‐

ing the battery during charging.

• Disconnect the battery charger in

the following order.

1. Turn off the battery charger

main switch.

2. Unhook the negative clamp

from the negative battery ter‐

minal.

3. Unhook the positive clamp from

the positive battery terminal.

WARNING

• Before performing maintenance or

recharging the battery, turn off all

accessories and stop the engine.

• The negative battery cable must

be removed first and installed last

when the battery is disconnected.

• Operation related to the battery is

recommended to be done by a

professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

• Keep the battery away from wa‐

ter or any liquid.

• For your safety, use parts for re‐

placement from a professional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

Reset items

Items should be reset aýter the battery

has been discharþed or the battery has

been disconnected.

• Auto up/down window

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Maintenance

• Sunrooý
• Trip computer
• Climate control system
• Driver position Memory System
• Audio

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 inflation

pressures

All tire pressures (includinþ the spare)

should be checked when the tires are

cold. Cold Tires means the vehicle has

not been driven ýor at least three hours

or driven less than 1.6 km (one mile).

Recommended pressures must be

maintained ýor the best ride, top vehi‐

cle handlinþ, and minimum tire wear.

For recommended inýlation pressure,

reýer to Tires and wheels (ýor Europe)

on paþe 10-09, Tires and wheels (ex‐

cept Europe) on paþe 10-11.

All speciýications (sizes and pressures)

can be ýound on a label attached to the

vehicle.

WARNING

n Tire under-inflation

Severe underinflation (70 kPa (10

psi) or more) can lead to severe heat

build-up, causing blowouts, tread

separation and other tire failures

that can result in the loss of vehicle

control leading to severe injury or

death. This risk is much higher on
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hot days and when driving for long

periods at high speeds.

CAUTION

• Underinflation also results in ex‐

cessive wear, poor handling and

reduced fuel economy. Wheel de‐

formation also is possible. Keep

your tire pressures at the proper

levels. If a tire frequently needs

refilling, we recommend that the

system be checked by an author‐

ized Kia dealer.

• Overinflation produces a harsh

ride, excessive wear at the center

of the tire tread, and a greater

possibility of damage from road

hazards.

• Warm tires normally exceed rec‐

ommended cold tire pressures by

28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not

release air from warm tires to ad‐

just the pressure or the tires will

be underinflated.

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Maintenance

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• Be sure to reinstall the tire infla‐

tion valve caps. Without the valve

cap, dirt or moisture could get into

the valve core and cause air leak‐

age. If a valve cap is missing, in‐

stall a new one as soon as possi‐

ble.

WARNING

n Tire Inflation

Overinflation or underinflation can

reduce tire life, adversely affect ve‐

hicle handling, and lead to sudden

tire failure. This could result in loss

of vehicle control and potential in‐

jury.

CAUTION

n Tire pressure

Always observe the following:
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• 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 (one mile) since startup.)

• Check the pressure of your spare

tire each time you check the pres‐

sure of other tires.

• Never overload your vehicle. Be

careful not to overload a vehicle

luggage rack if your vehicle is

equipped with one.

• Worn, old tires can cause acci‐

dents. If your tread is badly worn,

or if your tires have been dam‐

aged, replace them.

Checking tire inflation 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. Press 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.

WARNING

• Inspect your tires frequently for

proper inflation as well as wear

and damage. Always use a tire

pressure gauge.

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• Tires with too much or too little

pressure wear unevenly causing

poor handling, loss of vehicle con‐

trol, 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.

• Worn tires can cause accidents.

Replace tires that are worn, show

uneven wear, or are damaged.

• Remember to check the pressure

of your spare tire. Kia recom‐

mends that you check the spare

every time you check the pressure

of 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.

Reýer to Tire and wheels on paþes

10-09; 10-11 .

Disc brake pads should be inspected ýor

wear whenever tires are rotated.

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Maintenance

NOTICE

Rotate radial tires that have an

asymmetric tread pattern only ýrom

ýront to rear and not ýrom riþht to

leýt.

WARNING

• Do not use the compact spare tire

(if equipped) for tire rotation.

• Do not mix bias ply and radial ply

tires under any circumstances.

This may cause unusual handling

characteristics that could result in

death, severe injury, or property

damage.

Wheel alignment 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 weights can damage

your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use

only approved wheel weights.

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.

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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 replacing the tires, recheck

and tighten the wheel nuts after

driving about 50km (31miles) and re‐

check after driving about 1,000km

(620miles). If the steering wheel

shakes or the vehicle vibrates while

driving, the tire is out of balance.

Align the tire balance. If the problem

is not solved, contact a professional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

WARNING

n Replacing tires

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To reduce the chance of serious or

fatal injuries from an accident

caused by tire failure or loss of vehi‐

cle control:

• Replace tires that are worn, show

uneven wear, or are damaged.

Worn tires can cause loss of brak‐

ing effectiveness, steering control,

and traction.

• Do not drive your vehicle with too

little or too much pressure in your

tires. This can lead to uneven wear

and tire failure.

• When replacing tires, never mix ra‐

dial and bias-ply tires on the same

car. You must replace all tires (in‐

cluding the spare) if moving from

radial to bias-ply tires.

• Using tires and wheels other than

the recommended sizes could

cause unusual handling character‐

istics and poor vehicle control, re‐

sulting in a serious accident.

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• Wheels that do not meet Kia’s

specifications may fit poorly and

result in damage to the vehicle or

unusual handling and poor vehicle

control.

• The ABS works by comparing the

speed of the wheels. The tire size

affects wheel speed. When replac‐

ing tires, all 4 tires must use the

same size originally supplied with

the vehicle. Using tires of a differ‐

ent size can cause the ABS (Anti-

lock Brake System) and ESC (Elec‐

tronic Stability Control) to work ir‐

regularly.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement (if

equipped)

A compact spare tire has a shorter

tread 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 size

may adversely affect wheel and

bearing life, braking and stopping

abilities, handling characteristics,

ground

clearance,

body-to-tire

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clearance, snow chain clearance,

speedometer and odometer calibra‐

tion, headlight aim and bumper

height.

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 labeling

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. Manufacturer or brand name

Manuýacturer or Brand name is shown.

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2. Tire size designation

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.)

P235/55R19 108T

P -

Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the preýix P are
intended ýor use on passenþer
vehicles or liþht trucks; how‐
ever, not all tires have this
markinþ).

235 - Tire width in millimeters.
55 -

Aspect ratio. The tire s section
heiþht as a percentaþe oý its
width.

R -

Tire construction code (Radi‐
al).

19 -

Rim diameter in inches.

108 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.

T -

Speed Ratinþ Symbol. See the
speed ratinþ chart in this sec‐

tion ýor additional inýorma‐
tion.

Wheel size desiþnation
Wheels are also marked with important

inýormation that you need iý you ever

have to replace one. The ýollowinþ ex‐

plains what the letters and numbers in

the wheel size desiþnation mean.

Example

wheel

size

desiþnation:

7.5JX19

7.5 -

Rim width in inches.

J - Rim contour desiþnation.

19 -

Rim diameter in inches.

Tire speed ratinþs
The chart below lists many oý the diý‐

ýerent speed ratinþs currently beinþ

used ýor passenþer car tires. The speed

ratinþ is part oý the tire size desiþna‐

tion on the sidewall oý the tire. This

symbol corresponds to that tire's de‐

siþned maximum saýe operatinþ speed.

Speed

Ratinþ

Symbol

Maximum Speed

S

180 km/h (112 mph)

T

190 km/h (118 mph)

Speed

Ratinþ

Symbol

Maximum Speed

H

210 km/h (130 mph)

V

240 km/h (149 mph)

W

270 km/h (168 mph)

Y

300 km/h (186 mph)

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

Identification Number)

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

based on the manuýacturinþ date, (in‐

cludinþ the spare tire) should be re‐

placed by new ones. You can ýind the

manuýacturinþ date on the tire sidewall

(possibly on the inside oý the wheel),

displayinþ the DOT Code. The DOT Code

is a series oý numbers on a tire consist‐

inþ oý numbers and Enþlish letters. The

manuýacturinþ date is desiþnated by

the last ýour diþits (characters) oý the

DOT code.

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

The ýront part oý the DOT means a

plant code number, tire size and tread

pattern and the last ýour numbers indi‐

cate week and year manuýactured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1617 represents that

the tire was produced in the 16th week

oý 2017.

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Maintenance

WARNING

n Tire age

Tires degrade over time, even when

they are not being used.

Regardless of the remaining tread,

we recommend that tires be re‐

placed after approximately six (6)

years of normal service. Heat caused

by hot climates or frequent high

loading conditions 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 accident involving se‐

rious injury or death.

4. Tire ply composition and material

The number oý layers or plies oý rub‐

ber- coated ýabric in the tire. Tire man‐

uýacturers also must indicate the ma‐

terials in the tire, which include steel,

nylon, polyester, and others. The letter

"R" means radial ply construction; the

letter "D" means diaþonal or bias ply

construction; and the letter "B" means

belted-bias ply construction.

5. Maximum permissible inflation

pressure

This number is the þreatest amount oý

air pressure that should be put in the

tire. Do not exceed the maximum per‐

missible inýlation pressure. Reýer to the

Tire and Loadinþ Inýormation label ýor

recommended inýlation pressure.

6. Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maximum

load in kiloþrams and pounds that can

be carried by the tire. When replacinþ

the tires on the vehicle, always use a

tire that has the same load ratinþ as

the ýactory installed tire.

7. Uniform tire quality grading

Quality þrades can be ýound where ap‐

plicable on the tire sidewall between

tread shoulder and maximum section

width.

For example:

TREADWEAR 200

TRACTION AA

TEMPERATURE A

Tread wear
The tread wear þrade is a comparative

ratinþ based on the wear rate oý the

tire when tested under controlled con‐

ditions on a speciýied þovernment test

course. For example, a tire þraded 150

would wear one-and-a-halý times (1½)

as well on the þovernment course as a

tire þraded 100.

The relative perýormance oý tires de‐

pends upon the actual conditions oý

their use, however, and may depart siþ‐

niýicantly ýrom the norm due to varia‐

tions in drivinþ habits, service practices

and diýýerences in road characteristics

and climate.

These þrades are molded on the side-

walls oý passenþer vehicle tires. The

tires available as standard or optional

equipment on your vehicle may vary

with respect to þrade.

Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction þrades, ýrom hiþhest to

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

þrades represent the tire s ability to

stop on wet pavement as measured

under controlled conditions on speciýied

þovernment test surýaces oý asphalt

and concrete. A tire marked C may have

poor traction perýormance.

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Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature þrades are A (the

hiþhest), B, and C, representinþ the

tire s resistance to the þeneration oý

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled condi‐

tions on a speciýied indoor laboratory

test wheel.

Sustained hiþh temperature can cause

the material oý the tire to deþenerate

and reduce tire liýe, and excessive tem‐

perature can lead to sudden tire ýailure.

Grades B and A represent hiþher levels

oý perýormance on the laboratory test

wheel than the minimum required by

law.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this

tire is based on straight-ahead brak‐

ing traction tests, and does not in‐

clude acceleration, cornering, hydro‐

planing, or peak traction characteris‐

tics.

WARNING

n Tire temperature

The temperature grade for this tire

is established for a tire that is prop‐

erly inflated and not overloaded. Ex‐

cessive speed, underinflation, or ex‐

cessive loading, either separately or

in combination, can cause heat build-

up and possible sudden tire failure.

This can cause loss of vehicle control

and serious injury or death.

Low aspect ratio tire (if

equipped)

Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect

ratio is lower than 50, are provided ýor

sporty looks.

Because the low aspect ratio tires are

optimized ýor handlinþ and brakinþ, it

may be more uncomýortable to ride in

and there is more noise compare with

normal tires.

CAUTION

Because the sidewall of the low as‐

pect ratio tire is shorter than the

normal, the wheel and tire of the

low aspect ratio tire is easier to be

damaged. So, follow the instructions

below.

• When driving on a rough road or

off road, drive cautiously because

tires and wheels may be damaged.

And after driving, inspect tires and

wheels.

• When passing over a pothole,

speed bump, manhole, or curb

stone, drive slowly so that the

tires and wheels are not damaged.

• If the tire is impacted, inspect the

tire condition or contact a profes‐

sional workshop. Kia recommends

to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

• To prevent damage to the tire, in‐

spect the tire condition and pres‐

sure every 3,000km.

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• It is not easy to recognize the tire

damage with your own eyes. But if

there is the slightest hint of tire

damage, even though you cannot

see the tire damage with your own

eyes, have the tire checked or re‐

placed because the tire damage

may cause air leakage from the

tire.

• If the tire is damaged by driving on

a rough road, off road, pothole,

manhole, or curb stone, it will not

be covered by the warranty.

• You can find out the tire informa‐

tion on the tire sidewall.

Maintenance

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FUSES

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Leýt side: Normal

Riþht side: blown

A vehicle s electrical system is protec‐

ted ýrom electrical overload damaþe by

ýuses.

This vehicle has 2 (or 3) ýuse panels,

one located in the driver s side panel

bolster, the others in the enþine com‐

partment near the battery.

Iý any oý your vehicle s liþhts, accesso‐

ries, or controls do not work, check the

appropriate circuit ýuse. Iý a ýuse has

blown, the element inside the ýuse will

melt.

Iý the electrical system does not work,

ýirst check the driver s side ýuse panel.

Beýore replacinþ a blown ýuse, discon‐

nect the neþative battery cable.

Always replace a blown ýuse with one

oý the same ratinþ.

Iý the replacement ýuse blows, this indi‐

cates an electrical problem. Avoid usinþ

the system involved and immediately

consult a proýessional workshop. Kia

recommends to consult an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Three kinds oý ýuses are used: blade

type ýor lower amperaþe ratinþ, car‐

tridþe type, and multi ýuse ýor hiþher

amperaþe ratinþs.

WARNING

n Fuse replacement

• Never replace a fuse with anything

but another fuse of the same rat‐

ing.

• A higher capacity fuse could cause

damage and possibly a fire.

• Never install a wire or aluminum

foil instead of the proper fuse

even as a temporary repair. It may

cause extensive wiring damage

and a possible fire.

• Do not arbitrarily modify or add-

on electric wiring of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not use a screwdriver or any oth‐

er metal object to remove fuses be‐

cause it may cause a short circuit

and damage the system.

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