Kia Carens: Tires and wheels / Wheel replacement

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels / Wheel replacement

When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.

WARNING

A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, body-to-tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer and odometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.

Tire replacement

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 ...

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 ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Steering Angle Sensor Description and operation

Description The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) is installed in MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) and it sends messages to HECU through CAN communication line. The SAS is used to determine turning direction and speed of the steering wheel. The HECU uses the signals from th ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide Before Thinking The Product Has Malfunctioned 1. Errors which occur during the operation or installation of the device may be mistaken as a malfunction of the actual device. 2. If you are having problems w ...