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: SS-A Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF) Description and operation

Description • SS-A solenoid valve is ON/OFF type. • When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, speed range is changed by operating the solenoid valve. SS-A Solenoid Valve operation table ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve (T/CON_VFS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner") 3. Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A). ...