Kia Carens: Tires and wheels / Tire maintenance

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels / Tire maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.

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.

Tire traction

Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the po ...

Tire sidewall labeling

This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used t ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Compession Pressure Inspection If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure. 1. Make sure the oil in the cran ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Components and components location

Component Location 1. Head cap 2. Rear wiper arm nut 3. Rear wiper arm & blade 4. Cap & pad assembly 5. Rear wiper motor assembly 6. Rear wiper motor bolt ...