Kia Rio YB Quiz

Checking Tire Pressure

In this manual: Checking Tire Pressure
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Check tire pressure once a month or more often.

Also check the pressure of the spare tire at the same time.

How to Check

Use a good-quality tire pressure gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell whether the tires are properly inflated just by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when the pressure is low. Check tire pressure when the tires are cold.

"Cold tires" means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or has been 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 so that it starts measuring the pressure.

If the cold tire pressure matches the recommended pressure shown on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment is needed. If the pressure is too low, add air until it reaches the recommended pressure.

If the tires are overinflated, release air by pressing the metal pin in the center of the valve. After releasing air, check the pressure again with the tire pressure gauge. Be sure to reinstall the valve caps. This prevents air leaks caused by dirt and moisture entering the valve.

WARNING
  • Check the vehicle's tires often for correct pressure, tread wear, and damage.

    Always use a tire pressure gauge.

  • Overinflated or underinflated tires wear unevenly, causing poor handling and loss of vehicle control. A sudden tire blowout may occur, leading to a crash, injury, or even death. The recommended cold tire pressure for your vehicle can be found in this owner's manual and on the tire and loading information label located on the center pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle.
  • Worn tires can lead to a crash.

    Replace tires that are fully worn, unevenly worn, or damaged.

  • Remember to check the spare tire pressure.

    Kia recommends checking the spare tire pressure every time you check the vehicle's tire pressure.

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