Kia Soul: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual / Maintenance / 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.

Tire rotation

To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months. If irregular wear develops, more frequent tire rotation may be needed. During rotation, check ...

Tire replacement

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 tire when this ...

Other information:

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Operation of Parking Distance Warning system

Operating condition This system activates when the Parking Distance Warning system button is pressed with the ignition switch ON. The indicator of the Parking Distance Warning system button turns on automatically and activates the Parking Distance Warning system when you shift the gear to the R (Reverse) ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2021 Owners Manual: Sliding the sunroof

To open the sunroof, push the sunroof control lever backward. To close the sunroof, push the sunroof control lever forward. To open the sunroof automatically: Pull the sunroof control lever backward to the second detent position and then release it. The sunroof will slide to the recommended open position ...