Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 220)

Driving tips

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Driving in the rain

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:

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder

to see and will increase the dis-

tance needed to stop your vehicle,

so slow down.

• Keep your windshield wiping

equipment in good shape. Replace

your windshield wiper blades when

they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

• If your tires are not in good condi-

tion, making a quick stop on wet

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.

• 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.

Winter driving

• 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.

• 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.

• Make sure the engine oil viscosity

is suitable for cold weather.

• Check the ignition system for loose

connections and damage.

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