Kia Picanto: 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
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
10,000 km (6,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct
balance.
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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 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the ti ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
3.Remove the front fog lamp assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
Bulb Replacement
1.Remove the engine ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Pull down the rear door window glass to the lowest level by pressing the power window glass switch.
2. Remove the rear door belt outside weatherstrip (A) after loosening the mounting screw.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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