Kia Picanto JA: Maintenance / Tires and wheels

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-{YEAR} Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels

Tire care

For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle.

Battery recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery. If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours...

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures

All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1...

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Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual: Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap

Repair procedures Inspection Vapor hose 1. Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage. 2. Visually check the vapor lines and hoses for cracks, leaks, loose connections, or deformation. Fuel filler cap 1. Visually check that the fuel tank cap assembly and gasket (A) are not deformed or damaged...

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Gasoline reservoir in the engine room

If your vehicle is FFV (Flex fuel vehicle), it needs to be checked and the reservoir should be filled in with the gasoline for cold start when the outside temperature is low (below 20°C). The nominal capacity of the gasoline reservoir for cold start is 0...