Tire Care; Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Tire care

For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures
and stay within the load limits and weight
distribution recommended for your
vehicle.
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All specifications (sizes and pressures)
can be found on a label attached to the
driver's side center pillar.
Recommended cold tire
inflation pressures
Check all tire pressures (including the
spare) when the tires are cold. "Cold
tires" mean the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours or driven
less than one 1.6 km (1 mile).
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended cold tire pressures by 28
to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air
from warm tires to adjust the pressure.
The tires are under-inflated. For the
recommended inflation pressure, refer to
the "Tires and wheels" section in chapter
2.
WARNING
• Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
• Over-inflation or under-inflation can
reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle
handling, and lead to sudden tire failure
that may result in loss of vehicle control
resulting in a collision.
• Severe under-inflation can lead to
severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation and other
tire failures that may result in the loss of
vehicle control resulting in a collision.
This risk is much higher on hot days and
when driving for long periods at high
speeds.
• Under-inflation may cause excessive
wear, poor handling, and reduced fuel
economy. Wheel deformation is also
possible. Keep your tire pressures at the
proper levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, we recommend that it be
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Over-inflation produces a harsh ride,
excessive wear at the center of the tire
tread, and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
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