Kia EV6 Manual page 446

Maintenance
WARNING
僅 Overinflation or underinflation can
reduce tire life, adversely affect vehi-
cle handling, and lead to sudden tire
failure. This could result in loss of
vehicle control and potential injury.
僅 Severe underinflation (70 kPa (10 psi)
or more) can lead to severe heat
build-up, causing blowouts, tread sep-
aration and other tire failures that can
result in the loss of vehicle control
leading to severe injury or death. This
risk is much higher on hot days and
when driving for long periods at high
speeds.
僅 Inspect your tires frequently for
proper inflation as well as wear and
damage. Always use a tire pressure
gauge.
僅 Tires with too much or too little pres-
sure wear unevenly causing poor han-
dling, loss of vehicle control, and
sudden tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death. The
recommended cold tire pressure for
your vehicle can be found in this man-
ual and on the tire label located on the
driver's side center pillar.
僅 Worn tires can cause accidents.
Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
僅 Remember to check the pressure of
your spare tire. Kia recommends that
you check the spare every time you
check the pressure of the other tires
on your vehicle.
CAUTION
僅 Underinflation also results in exces-
sive wear, poor handling and reduced
electric energy economy. Wheel
deformation also is possible. Keep
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your tire pressures at the proper lev-
els. If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have the system checked by a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
僅 Overinflation produces a harsh ride,
excessive wear at the center of the
tire tread, and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
僅 Warm tires normally exceed recom-
mended cold tire pressures by 28 to
41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air
from warm tires to adjust the pressure
or the tires will be underinflated.
僅 Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
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 possible.
僅 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 1.6
km (one mile) since startup.)
- Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres-
sure of other tires.
- Never overload your vehicle. Be
careful not to overload a vehicle
luggage rack if your vehicle is
equipped with one.
- Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn, or if
your tires have been damaged,
replace them.
Tires and wheels