Kia Carens: 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.
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 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 ...
Other information:
Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
Component
Procedure
Brake Booster (A)
Check brake operation by applying the brakes during a test drive. If the
brakes do not work properly, check the brake boo ...
Description
The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.
It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.
The compressor changes low pressure and low temperature refrigerant gas into
high pressure and high temperature refrigerant ga ...