Kia Forte: 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 12,000 km (7,500 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 inch)
of tread left on the tire. Replace the
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
[4DR]
1. AVN head unit
2. Front tweeter speaker
3. Glass antenna amplifier
4. Front door speaker
5. Rear door speaker
6. Subwoofer speaker (Option)
7. Antenna feeder cable
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The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switch located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily control
the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING - Unattended
children
Do not ...