Tire Pressure Check

Check the tires once a month or more often. Also check the pressure of the spare tire.

How to Check

Use a good quality tire pressure gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell whether your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under-inflated.

Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven no more than 1.6 km (1 mile).

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire pressure gauge firmly onto the valve to measure the pressure. If the cold tire pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment is required. If the pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.

If you overinflate a tire, release air by pressing the metal pin in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge. Be sure to reinstall the caps on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks and protect against dirt and moisture.

WARNING

• Frequently inspect tires for proper inflation, as well as wear and damage. Always use a tire pressure gauge.
• Tires that are over- or under-inflated cause uneven wear, poor handling, loss of vehicle control and sudden tire failure, leading to accidents, injury or even death. The recommended cold tire pressure for your vehicle can be found in this manual and on the tire label located on the driver's side center pillar.
• Worn tires can cause an accident. Replace worn tires that show uneven wear or damage.
• Do not forget to check the pressure of your spare tire. Kia recommends that you check the spare every time you check the pressure of your vehicle's other tires.