Driving tips
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, Rocking the vehicle
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an automatic transaxle. Do not
race the engine, and spin the wheels
as little as possible. If you are still
stuck after a few tries, have the vehi-
cle pulled out by a tow vehicle to
avoid engine overheating and possi-
ble damage to the transaxle.
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or
other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
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ards, follow these suggestions:
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Drive cautiously and allow extra
distance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in brak-
ing or steering.
When braking, pump the brake
pedal with a light up-and-down
motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. Be careful when down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.
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NOTICE
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
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| Categories | Kia Amanti Manuals, Kia Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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