Driving tips
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Driving too fast through large pud- Winter driving
• Use antifreeze-formulated wind-
shield washer fluid. (Do not use
engine coolant antifreeze.)
dles can affect your brakes. If you
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We recommend that you carry
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.
emergency equipment, including a
window scraper, windshield de-
icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a
small shovel and jumper cables.
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Do not use the parking brake if it
might freeze. When parking, shift
to 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a
manual transaxle or P (Park) with
an automatic transaxle and block
the rear wheels.
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Make sure you have sufficient eth-
ylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
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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Make sure the engine oil viscosity
is suitable for cold weather.
Check the ignition system for loose
connections and damage.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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