Kia Picanto: 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
10,000 km (6,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct
balance.
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If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
Indicator (A) 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 ti ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Brake member assembly 2. Stop lamp switch 3. Brake pedal arm assembly 4. Brake pedal pad
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
1. Part diagnosis
Items
Cause
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Description and operation
Description
MDPS
(Motor Driven Power Steering) system uses an electric motor to assist
the steering force and it is an engine operation independent steering
system. MDPS
control module controls the motor operation according to information
received from the ...