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
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the console front complete assembly (A).
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")
3.
Remove the multimedia ja ...
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
Plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available. However, use washer
solvent with antifreeze characteristics in cold climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use ...