Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
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When braking with non-ABS brakes
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pump the brake pedal with a light up- Rocking the vehicle
and-down motion until the vehicle is
stopped.
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 driving wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
any forward gear in vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmission.
Do not race the engine, and spin the
wheels as little as possible. If you are still
stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating and possible damage
to the transmission.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
and
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If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt or other non-slip
material under the drive wheels to pro-
vide traction when stalled in ice, snow,
or mud.
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
CAUTION
Prolonged
engine overheating, transmission
damage or failure, and tire damage.
rocking
may
cause
WARNING - Downshifting
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Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an acci-
dent. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid.
Be careful when downshifting on
slippery surfaces.
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Avoid sudden braking or steering.
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| Categories | Kia Borrego Manuals, Kia Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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