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) Service Manual: UIP(Ultrasonic Intrusion Protection) Sensor Repair procedures

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 ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Roof Antenna Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the rear roof trim. (Refer to Body - "Roof Trim Assembly") 2. Disconnect the roof antenna connectors (A). 3. Remove the roof antenna (B) after loosening a nut ( ...