Kia Sportage: Chassis / Tire (pressure & tread wear) Repair procedures
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Check the tire pressure.
17(inch) : 245+7 kPa (35 + 1.0 psi)
18(inch) : 245+7 kPa (35 + 1.0 psi)
19(inch) : 245+7 kPa (35 + 1.0 psi)
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Tire Rotation
Checking For Pull And Wander
If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following
wheel rotation procedure.
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Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test
in order to confirm vehicle stability.

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If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear
tires, and perform a road test again.

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If the steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right
and left tires again, and perform a road test.

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If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the
front wheels with new ones.

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Tire Wear
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Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could
cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control,
resulting in a serious accident.
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Measure the tread depth of the tires.
Tread depth [limit] : 1.6 mm (0.0630 in.)
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If the remaining tread depth (A) is less than the limit, replace the
tire.
When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm(0.0630
in), the wear indicators (B) will appear.
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Inspection
Visually check the loose mount bolt. ...
Other information:
Rear Under Floor Storage
Cargo Management System
The system is located in the floor of the
cargo area. Lift the handle to open.
Luggage Covers (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not place objects on
the luggage cover. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death in the eve ...
To release the EPB (electronic parking brake), press the EPB switch while doing
the following:
Have the ignition switch or engine start/stop button in the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal.
The shift lever must be in P (Park).
Make sure the brake warning light goes off.
To release ...