Kia Sportage: Tires and wheels / Tire pressure

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels / Tire pressure

Always observe the following:

Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than one mile (1.6 km) 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.

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures

All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than one mile (1. ...

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 can not tell if your tires are properly i ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Jack and tools

The jack and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment. Remove the panel indicated in the illustration. (1) Jack handle (2) Jack (3) Wheel lug nut wrench Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. To prevent the jack from “rattling” whi ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Service Manual: Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C_VFS) Description and operation

Description • Overdrive clutch control solenoid valve is a Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) type. • When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, hydraulic pressure of underdrive brake is controlled by solenoid valve. ...