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: Electronic power steering (EPS)

Power steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort. The motor driven power steering is controlled by the power steering contro ...

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

Removal The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure. 1. Remove the floor console assembly. ...