Kia Rio: Tires and wheels / Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 12,000
km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, outof- balance wheels,
severe braking or severe cornering. Look for bumps or bulges in the tread or side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you find either of these conditions. Replace the
tire if fabric or cord is visible. After rotation, be sure to bring the front and
rear tire pressures to specification and check lug nut tightness.

Disc brake pads should be inspected for wear whenever tires are rotated.
Rotate radial tires that have an asymmetric tread pattern only from front to
rear and not from right to left.
WARNING - Mixing tires
- Do not use the compact spare tire (if equipped) for tire rotation.
- Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires under any circumstances. This
may cause unusual handling characteristics.
Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After vehicle has been parked
for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since
start ...
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 wi ...
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The supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to supplement the seat belt
to help reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and passenger by activating
and deploying the driver, passenger, side airbag and belt pretensioner in certain
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WARNING - Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
Starting the engine with an ignition key (if equipped)
1. Make sure the parking ...