Kia Carens: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only
approved wheel weights.
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 12,000
km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When rota ...
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the tire when thi ...
Other information:
Removal
OFF switch
1.
Remove the overhead console lamp.
(Refer to Lighting System - "Overhead Console Lamp")
Installation
OFF switch
1.
Install the overhead console lamp.
(Refer to Lighti ...
Replacement
[Removal]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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