Kia Soul: Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction, and are selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias belted tires of the same size, and use the same recommended inflation pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires with bias-ply or bias belted tires is not recommended. Any combinations of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias belted tires when used on the same vehicle will seriously deteriorate vehicle handling. The best rule to follow is: Identical radial-ply tires should always be used as a set of four.
Longer wearing tires can be more susceptible to irregular tread wear. It is very important to follow the tire rotation interval shown in this section to achieve the tread life potential of these tires. Cuts and punctures in radial-ply tires are repairable only in the tread area, because of sidewall flexing. Consult your tire dealer for radial-ply tire repairs.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that
the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do ...
Low aspect ratio tire (if equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires are optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable ...
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Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0” position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the
or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be s ...
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard
certification. The TIN can be use ...
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS). Description and Operation
Description
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) is a component of the evaporative emission
control system and is installed on the fuel tank, the fuel pump, or the canister.
It checks the purge ...