Tires And Wheels - Kia Soul 2020 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Tires and wheels

For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribu -
tion recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
All tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. "Cold Tires"
means the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours or
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pres -
sure, refer to "Tires and wheels" on
page 8-4.
All specifications (sizes and pres -
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver's side center
pillar.
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WARNING
Tire underinflation
Inflate your tires consistent with
the instructions provided in this
manual. Regularly check the tire
inflation pressure, and correct it as
needed: at least twice a month and
before any long trips on the road. If
you fail to observe this precaution,
you may be driving on underinflated
tires, which may not only compro -
mise your vehicle's driving stability,
but also lead to tire damage and the
risk of an accident. This risk is much
higher on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
Failure to maintain specified pres -
sure may result in excessive wear,
poor handling, reduced fuel econ -
omy, deformation of tire and/or
wheel, harsh ride conditions, possi -
bility for additional damage from
road hazards, or result in tire failure.
Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
• Check tire pressure when the tires
are cold. (After vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or
hasn't been driven more than 1
mile (1.6 km) since startup.)
• Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres -
sure of other tires.
Tires and wheels