Checking Tyre Inflation Pressure - Kia Sorento 2022 Manual

Maintenance
CAUTION
Warm tyres normally exceed rec-
ommended cold tyre pressures by
28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not
release air from warm tyres to
adjust the pressure or the tyres
will be underinflated.
Be sure to reinstall the tyre infla-
tion valve caps. Without the valve
cap, dirt or moisture could get
into the valve core and cause air
leakage. If a valve cap is missing,
install a new one as soon as pos-
sible.
WARNING
Tyre Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation can
reduce tyre life, adversely affect
vehicle handling, and lead to sudden
tyre failure. This could result in loss
of vehicle control and potential
injury.
CAUTION
Tyre pressure
Always observe the following:
Check tyre pressure when the
tyres are cold. (After vehicle has
been parked for at least three
hours or hasn't been driven more
than 1.6 km (one mile) since
startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare
tyre each time you check the
pressure of other tyres.
Never overload your vehicle. Be
careful not to overload a vehicle
luggage rack if your vehicle is
equipped with one.
Worn, old tyres can cause acci-
dents. If your tread is badly worn,
or if your tyres have been dam-
aged, replace them.

Checking tyre inflation pressure

Check your tyres once a month or
more.
Also, check the tyre pressure of the
spare tyre.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check
tyre pressure. You can not tell if
your tyres are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial
tyres may look properly inflated
even when they're underinflated.
Check the tyre's inflation pressure
when the tyres are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sit-
ting for at least three hours or
driven no more than 1.6 km (1
mile).
Remove the valve cap from the
tyre valve stem. Press the tyre
gauge firmly onto the valve to get
a pressure measurement. If the
cold tyre inflation pressure
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