Kia Sportage: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION - Wheel weight
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only
approved wheel weights.
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When r ...
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire ...
Other information:
Specifications
Description
Specifications
Limit
General
Type
In-line, DOHC
Number of cylinders
4
Bore
88 mm ...
To close the sunroof glass with the sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever forward to the 2nd detent position. The sunroof
glass and sunshade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever momentarily.
To close the sunroof glass only
Push t ...