Kia Sportage: Wheel replacement - Tires and wheels - Maintenance - Kia Sportage SL Owners ManualKia Sportage: Wheel replacement

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels / Wheel replacement

When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.

A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, body-to-tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer and odometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.

Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement compact spare tire should be the same ...

Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Slow down when ...

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS): Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal"). 3. After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure resistance between the ECT ...

Auto door lock/unlock feature (Automatic transaxle, if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted out of P(Park). All doors will automatically unlock when the transaxle shift lever is shifted into P (Park). ...

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