Driving tips
Driving in the rain
• If your tires are not in good condi- Winter driving
tion, making a quick stop on wet
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
• We recommend that you carry
emergency equipment, including
tire chains, a window scraper,
windshield de-icer, a bag of sand
or salt, flares, a small shovel and
jumper cables.
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
• Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
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A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
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Driving too fast through large pud-
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten
your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.
• Make sure you have sufficient eth-
ylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
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Check the battery condition and
cables. Cold temperatures reduce
the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in excellent condition to
provide enough winter starting
power.
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Keep
your
windshield
wiping
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equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
• Make sure the engine oil viscosity
is suitable for cold weather.
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Check the ignition system for loose
connections and damage.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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