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) Owners Manual: Owner maintenance schedule

When you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level. Check coolant level in coolant reservoir. Check the windshield washer fluid level. Look for low or under-inflated tires. Check the radiator and condenser. Check if the front of the radiator and condenser are clean and not blocked with leave ...

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

Component Location 1. Rear glass defogger relay (Buil-in engine room relay box) 2. Rear glass defogger switch (DATC type) 3. Rear glass defogger switch (Manual type) 4. Rear glass defogger ...