KIA Rondo (2017 year). Instruction — part 33
Maintenance
Wheel replacement
Tire traction
WARNING
When replacing the metal wheels for
Tire traction can be reduced if you
The original tire should be
any reason, make sure the new
drive on worn tires, tires that are
repaired or replaced as soon as
wheels are equivalent to the original
improperly inflated or on slippery
possible to avoid failure of the
factory units in diameter, rim width
road surfaces. Tires should be
spare and loss of vehicle con-
and offset.
replaced when tread wear indicators
trol resulting in an accident. The
appear. Slow down whenever there
compact spare tire is for emer-
is rain, snow or ice on the road, to
WARNING
gency use only. Do not operate
reduce the possibility of losing con-
your vehicle over
80km/h (50
A wheel that is not the correct
trol of the vehicle.
mph) when using the compact
size may adversely affect wheel
spare tire.
and bearing life, braking and
Tire maintenance
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
In addition to proper inflation, correct
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
wheel alignment helps to decrease
snow
chain
clearance,
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
speedometer and odometer cal-
unevenly, have your dealer check the
ibration, headlight aim and
wheel alignment.
bumper height.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
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Maintenance
Tire sidewall labeling
2. Tire size designation
89 - Load Index, a numerical code
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
associated with the maximum
1
load the tire can carry.
size designation. You will need this
5,6
information when selecting replace-
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
ment tires for your car. The following
speed rating chart in this section
7
explains what the letters and num-
for additional information.
bers in the tire size designation
4
mean.
Wheel size designation
Example tire size designation:
Wheels are also marked with impor-
2
(These numbers are provided as an
3
tant information that you need if you
example only; your tire size designa-
ever have to replace one. The follow-
tor could vary depending on your
ing explains what the letters and
1
vehicle.)
I030B04JM
numbers in the wheel size designa-
P205/55R16 89H
tion mean.
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
P - Applicable vehicle type
(tires
teristics of the tire and also provides
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
Example wheel size designation:
the tire identification number
(TIN)
intended for use on passenger
6.0JX16
for safety standard certification. The
vehicles or light trucks; however,
TIN can be used to identify the tire in
not all tires have this marking).
case of a recall.
6.0 - Rim width in inches.
205 - Tire width in millimeters.
J - Rim contour designation.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
1. Manufacturer or brand name
height as a percentage of its
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
Manufacturer or Brand name is
width.
shown.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
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Maintenance
Tire speed ratings
3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
WARNING - Tire age
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
Tires degrade over time, even
used for passenger vehicles. The
based on the manufacturing date,
when they are not being used.
speed rating is part of the tire size
(including the spare tire) should be
Regardless of the remaining
designation on the sidewall of the
replaced by new ones. You can find
tread, we recommend that tires
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
the manufacturing date on the tire
be replaced after approximately
tire's designed maximum safe oper-
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
six (6) years of normal service.
ating speed.
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
Heat caused by hot climates or
The DOT Code is a series of num-
frequent high loading condi-
Speed
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
tions can accelerate the aging
Rating
Maximum Speed
and English letters. The manufactur-
process. Failure to follow this
Symbol
ing date is designated by the last four
warning can result in sudden
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
S
180 km/h (112 mph)
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of control and an acci-
T
190 km/h (118 mph)
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
dent involving serious injury or
H
210 km/h (130 mph)
death.
The front part of the DOT means a
V
240 km/h (149 mph)
plant code number, tire size and
Z
240 km/h (Above 149 mph)
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1616 represents
that the tire was produced in the 16th
week of 2016.
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Maintenance
4. Tire ply composition and mate-
6. Maximum load rating
Tread wear
rial
This number indicates the maximum
The tread wear grade is a compara-
The number of layers or plies of rub-
load in kilograms and pounds that
tive rating based on the wear rate of
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
can be carried by the tire. When
the tire when tested under controlled
manufacturers also must indicate the
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
conditions on a specified govern-
materials in the tire, which include
always use a tire that has the same
ment test course. For example, a tire
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
load rating as the factory installed
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
tire.
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
nal or bias ply construction; and the
7. Uniform tire quality grading
The relative performance of tires
letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
Quality grades can be found, where
depends upon the actual conditions
struction.
applicable, on the tire sidewall
of their use, however, and may
between tread shoulder and maxi-
depart significantly from the norm
5. Maximum permissible inflation
mum section width.
due to variations in driving habits,
pressure
service practices and differences in
For example:
This number is the greatest amount
road characteristics and climate.
TREADWEAR 440
of air pressure that should be put in
Tires degrade over time, even when
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
TRACTION A
they are not being used. Regardless
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
TEMPERATURE A
of the remaining tread, we recom-
to the Tire and Loading Information
mend that tires be replaced after
label for recommended inflation
approximately six (6) years of normal
pressure.
service. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicles
may vary with respect to grade.
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Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
Temperature -A, B & C
WARNING - Tire
The traction grades, from highest to
The temperature grades are A (the
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
highest), B and C representing the
temperature
grades represent the tire’s ability to
tire’s resistance to the generation of
The temperature grade for this
stop on wet pavement as measured
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
tire is established for a tire that
under controlled conditions on spec-
when tested under controlled condi-
is properly inflated and not over-
ified government test surfaces of
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
loaded. Excessive speed, under-
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
test wheel.
inflation, or excessive loading,
C may have poor traction perform-
either separately or in combina-
Sustained high temperature can
ance.
cause the material of the tire to
tion, can cause heat build-up
and possible sudden tire failure.
The traction grade assigned to this tire
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
is based on straight-ahead braking
excessive temperature can lead to
This can cause loss of vehicle
control and serious injury.
traction tests, and does not include
sudden tire failure. Grades B and A
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
represent higher levels of perform-
or peak traction characteristics.
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
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Maintenance
Tire terminology and definitions
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
Intended Outboard Sidewall: The
air pressure in a tire, measured in
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
Air Pressure: The amount of air
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
must always face outward when
inside the tire pressing outward on
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
mounted on a vehicle.
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
up heat from driving.
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
pascal (kPa).
Curb Weight: This means the weight
air pressure.
of a motor vehicle with standard and
Accessory Weight: This means the
Light truck (LT) tire: A tire designat-
optional equipment including the
combined weight of optional acces-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
sories. Some examples of optional
intended for use on lightweight trucks
coolant, but without passengers and
accessories
are,
automatic
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
cargo.
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
Load Index: An assigned number
ditioning.
DOT Markings: The DOT code
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
includes the Tire Identification
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
sponds to the load carrying capacity
tire's height to its width.
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
of a tire.
ignator which can also identify the
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
Load ratings: The maximum load
tire manufacturer, production plant,
that is located between the plies and
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
brand and date of production.
the tread. Cords may be made from
inflation pressure.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
maximum air pressure to which a
Rating for the Front Axle.
wires wrapped by steel cords that
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
hold the tire onto the rim.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
mum air pressure is molded onto the
Rating for the Rear axle.
sidewall.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
Maximum Load Rating: The load
angles less than 90 degrees to the
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
centerline of the tread.
missible inflation pressure for that tire.
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Maintenance
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
Pneumatic tire: A mechanical
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
The sum of curb weight; accessory
device made of rubber, chemicals,
between the tread and the bead.
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
fabric and steel or other materials,
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
production options weight.
that, when mounted on an automo-
code assigned to a tire indicating the
tive wheel, provides the traction and
Normal Occupant Weight: The
maximum speed at which a tire can
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
number of occupants a vehicle is
operate.
the load.
designed to seat multiplied by 150
Traction: The friction between the
pounds (68 kg).
Production options weight: The
tire and the road surface. The
combined weight of installed regular
Occupant Distribution: Designated
amount of grip provided.
production options weighing over 5
seating positions.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the standard
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
comes into contact with the road.
items which they replace, not previ-
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ously considered in curb weight or
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow
ticular side that faces outward when
accessory weight, including heavy
bands, sometimes called "wear bars,"
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
that show across the tread of a tire
facing sidewall bears white lettering
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
when only 2/32 inch of tread remains.
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality
model name molding that is higher or
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
Grading Standards, a tire information
deeper than the same moldings on
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
system that provides consumers with
the inner facing sidewall.
on the tire placard.
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
used on passenger cars and some
determined by tire manufacturers
which the ply cords that extend to the
light duty trucks and multipurpose
using government testing proce-
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
vehicles.
dures. The ratings are molded into
centerline of the tread.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
the sidewall of the tire.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
cords.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
upon which the tire beads are seated.
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
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Maintenance
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
All season tires
Snow tires
Tire: Load on an individual tire due
Kia specifies all season tires on
If you equip your car with snow tires,
to curb and accessory weight plus
some models to provide good per-
they should be the same size and
maximum occupant and cargo
formance for use all year round,
have the same load capacity as the
weight.
including snowy and icy road condi-
original tires. Snow tires should be
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
tions. All season tires are identified
installed on all four wheels; other-
Load on an individual tire that is
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
wise, poor handling may result.
determined by distributing to each
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4
axle its share of the curb weight,
tires have better snow traction than
psi) more air pressure than the pres-
accessory weight, and normal occu-
all season tires and may be more
sure recommended for the standard
pant weight and driving by 2.
appropriate in some areas.
tires on the tire label on the driver's
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent-
side of the center pillar, or up to the
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
maximum pressure shown on the tire
Summer tires
original equipment tire size and rec-
sidewall, whichever is less.
Kia specifies summer tires on some
ommended inflation pressure.
models to provide superior perform-
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) when your vehicle is equipped
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
with snow tires.
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
WARNING
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
ply tires under any circum-
snowy or icy conditions, Kia recom-
stances. This may cause unusu-
mends the use of snow tires or all
al handling characteristics that
season tires on all four wheels.
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident.
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Maintenance
Radial-ply tires
Longer wearing tires can be more
Low aspect ratio tire
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
(if equipped)
Radial-ply tires provide improved
is very important to follow the tire
tread life, road hazard resistance and
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
rotation interval shown in this section
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
to achieve the tread life potential of
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
for sporty looks
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
belted construction, and are selected
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
Because low aspect ratio tires are
to complement the ride and handling
the tread area, because of sidewall
optimized for handling and braking,
characteristics of your vehicle.
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
their sidewall is a little stiffer than a
Radial-ply tires have the same load
radial-ply tire repairs.
standard tire. Also low aspect ratio
carrying capacity as bias-ply or bias
tires tend to be wider and consequent-
belted tires of the same size and use
ly have a greater contact patch with
the same recommended inflation
the road surface. In some instances
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
they may generate more road noise
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
compared with standard tires.
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.
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Maintenance
CAUTION
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the low
•
It is not easy to recognize the
aspect ratio tire is shorter than
tire damage with your own
the normal, the wheel and tire of
eyes. But if there is the slight-
the low aspect ratio tire is easi-
est hint of tire damage, even
er to be damaged. So, follow the
though you cannot see the tire
instructions below.
damage with your own eyes,
have the tire checked or
- When driving on a rough road
replaced because the tire
or off road, drive cautiously
damage may cause air leak-
because tires and wheels may
age from the tire.
be damaged. And after driv-
ing, inspect tires and wheels.
•
If the tire is damaged by driv-
- When passing over a pothole,
ing on a rough road, off road,
pothole, manhole, or curb
speed bump, manhole, or curb
stone, drive slowly so that the
stone, it will not be covered by
the warranty.
tires and wheels are not dam-
aged.
•
You can find out the tire infor-
mation on the tire sidewall.
- If the tire is impacted, we rec-
ommend that you inspect the
tire condition or contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
- To prevent damage to the tire,
inspect the tire condition and
pressure every 3,000km.
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Maintenance
FUSES
■ Blade type
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
WARNING - Fuse replace-
age by fuses.
ment
This vehicle has 3 (or 4) fuse panels,
•
Never replace a fuse with any-
one located in the driver’s side panel
thing but another fuse of the
Normal
Blown
bolster, others in the engine com-
same rating.
■ Cartridge type
partment near the battery.
•
A higher capacity fuse could
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
cause damage and possibly a
sories, or controls do not work, check
fire.
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
•
Never install a wire or alu-
has blown, the element inside the
minum foil instead of the
fuse will be melted.
proper fuse - even as a tem-
Normal
If the electrical system does not
porary repair. It may cause
Blown
work, first check the driver’s side
extensive wiring damage and
■ Multi fuse type
fuse panel.
a possible fire.
Always replace a blown fuse with
•
Do not arbitrarily modify or
one of the same rating.
add-on electric wiring of the
vehicle.
Before replacing a blown fuse, dis-
connect the negative battery cable.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
Normal
Blown
using the system involved and imme-
■ Battery fuse terminal
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-
tridge type, and multi fuse for higher
Normal
Blown
amperage ratings.
ORB072110/ODM072020
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66
Maintenance
CAUTION
CAUTION - Fuse
WARNING - Electrical Fire
Do not use a screwdriver or any
Replacement
•
When replacing a blown fuse
other metal object to remove
Do not input any other objects
or relay with a new one, make
fuses because it may cause a
except fuses or relays into
sure the new fuse or relay fits
short circuit and damage the
fuse/relay terminals such as a
tightly into the clips The
system.
driver or wiring. It may cause
incomplete fastening fuse or
contact failure and system mal-
relay may cause the vehicle
function.
wiring and electric systems
✽ NOTICE
damage and a possible fire.
The actual fuse/relay panel label
•
Do not remove fuses, relays
may differ depending on equip-
and terminals fastened with
ment/options.
bolts or nuts. The fuses,
relays and terminals may be
fastened incompletely, and it
may cause a possible fire. If
fuses, relays and terminals
fastened with bolts or nuts are
blown, we recommend that
you consult with an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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Maintenance
Instrument panel fuse replacement
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse block in
the engine compartment. If a fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.
ORP072015
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
ORP072014
out. Use the removal tool provided
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
in the engine compartment fuse
other switches off.
panel.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it
if it is blown.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same
rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a
fuse of the same rating from a circuit
you may not need for operating the
vehicle, such as the cigar lighter
fuse.
8 68
Maintenance
Fuse switch
Engine compartment panel fuse
CAUTION
replacement
Always place the fuse switch in
the ON position while driving
the vehicle.
ORP072016
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
ORP072017
position.
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
If you move the switch to the OFF
other switches off.
position, some items such as audio
2. Remove the fuse box cover by
and digital clock must be reset and
pressing the tap and pulling up the
transmitter (or smart key) may not
cover. When the blade type fuse is
work properly.
disconnected, remove it by using
the clip designed for changing fuses
located in the engine room fuse
box. Upon removal, securely insert
reserve fuse of equal quantity.
8 69
Maintenance
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it
Main fuse
if it is blown. To remove or insert
CAUTION
the fuse, use the fuse puller in the
Visually inspect the battery cap
engine compartment fuse panel.
to ensure it is securely closed. If
the battery cap is not securely
4. Push in a new fuse of the same
closed, moisture may enter the
rating, and make sure it fits tightly
system and damage the electri-
in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult
cal components.
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Fuse panel
covers
After checking the fuse panel in
the engine compartment,
OGD071020
securely install the fuse panel
If the main fuse is blown, it must be
cover. If not, electrical failures
removed as follows:
may occur from water contact.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-
ture above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one
of the same rating.
5. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
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Maintenance
Multi fuse
5. Replace the fuse with a new one
of the same rating.
6. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
If the multi fuse is blown, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
OJD072018
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the fuse panel on the
right side in the engine compart-
ment.
4. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-
ture above.
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Maintenance
Fuse/relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
Instrument panel fuse panel
ORP072019
✽ NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in
this manual may be applicable to
your vehicle. It is accurate at the
time of printing. When you inspect
the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer
to the fuse panel label.
✽ NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label
ORP076085N
may differ depending on equip-
ment/options.
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