Kia Picanto: Tires and wheels / Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended
that the tires be rotated every
10,000 km (6,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct
balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pressure,
improper wheel alignment, outof-
balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire. Replace
the tire if you find either of these
conditions. Replace the tire if fabric or
cord is visible. After rotation, be sure to
bring the front and rear tire pressures
to specification and check lug nut tightness.
Refer to “Tires and Wheels” on page
9-06.
Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
NOTICE
Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to
left.
WARNING
- Do not use the compact spare tire
(if equipped) for tire rotation.
- Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that could result in
death, severe injury, or property
damage.
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are prope ...
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 whe ...
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The high-pressure cooling system has
a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at
the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and before
traveling to a colder climate.
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Blade inspection
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield difficult
to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common source ...