KIA Ceed (2017 year). Instruction — part 27
Driving your vehicle
DRIVER'S ATTENTION
•
The system does not work in all situa-
tions but is designed merely as a sup-
The driver must be cautious in the below
plementary aid.
situations for the system may
•
The system assists the driver and does
not assist the driver and may not work
not replace the human eye.
properly.
•
The driver always bears ultimate
responsibility for ensuring that the
• Do not stick or attach anything to the
vehicle is driven safely and that appli-
windshield in front of the camera as
cable road traffic rules and regulations
this may reduce effectiveness or cause
are followed.
one more of the systems dependent on
the camera to stop working.
• Keep the windshield in the area behind
the interior rear view mirror clean.
• Do not place reflective materials, such
as white paper or a mirror, on the
instrument panel.
• Do not strike or damage the areas
around the camera unit.
• Do not touch the camera lens or
remove the screw located on the cam-
era unit.
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BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
➀ BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The blind spot detection range varies
WARNING
relative to vehicle speed. Note that if
•
Always be aware of road condi-
your vehicle is traveling much faster
tions while driving and be alert
than the vehicles around you, the
for unexpected situations even
warning will not occur.
though the Blind Spot Detection
➁ LCA (Lane Change Assist)
System is operating.
The Lane Change Assist feature will
•
The Blind Spot Detection System
alert you when a vehicle is approach-
(BSD) is not a substitute for prop-
ing in an adjacent lane at a high rate of
er and safe driving. Always drive
speed. If the driver activates the turn
safely and use caution when
signal when the system detects an
changing lanes or backing up the
oncoming vehicle, the system sounds
vehicle. The Blind Spot Detection
an audible alert. The time of alert
System (BSD) may not detect
varies according to the speed differ-
every object alongside the vehi-
ence between you and the approach-
cle.
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ing vehicle.
➂ RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD)
uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature
monitor and warn the driver of an
monitors approaching cross traffic from
approaching vehicle in the driver's blind
the left and right side of the vehicle
spot area.
when your vehicle is in reverse. The
feature will operate when the vehicle is
The system monitors the rear area of the
moving in reverse below about 10 km/h
vehicle and provides information to the
(6 mph). If oncoming cross traffic is
driver with an audible alert and a indica-
detected a warning chime will sound.
tor on the outside rearview mirrors.
The time of alert varies according to
the speed difference between you and
the approaching vehicle.
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✽ NOTICE
1st stage
• If the vehicle is turned off then on
again, the BSD system returns to the
previous state.
• When the system is turned on, the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above about 30
km/h (20 mph).
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3. An oncoming vehicle is detected in the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
First stage alert
blind spot area.
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
If a vehicle is detected within the bound-
ary of the system, an amber warning light
Operating conditions
will illuminate on the outside rearview
To operate:
mirror.
Press the BSD switch with the Ignition
Once the detected vehicle is no longer
switch in the ON position.
within the blind spot area, the warning
The indicator on the BSD switch will illumi-
will turn off according to the driving con-
nate. When the vehicle speed exceeds 30
ditions of the vehicle
km/h (20 mph), the system will be activat-
ed.
To cancel:
Press the BSD switch again. The indicator
on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn the sys-
tem off by turning off the switch.
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2st stage
- The second stage alarm can be deac-
tivated.
• To activate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select "BSD" on the LCD
display.
• To deactivate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the LCD
display.
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Second stage alert
The alarm function helps alert the
Non-operating condition
A warning chime to alert the driver will
driver. Deactivate this function only
The sensors are located inside of the
activate when:
when it is necessary
rear bumper.
1. A vehicle has been detected in the
Always keep the rear bumper clean for
blind spot area by the radar system
the system to work properly.
(the warning light will illuminate on the
outside rearview mirror) AND
2. The turn signal is applied (same side
as where the vehicle is being detect-
ed).
When this alert is activated, the warning
light on the outside rearview mirror will
also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the
warning chime will be deactivated.
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✽ NOTICE
WARNING
•
The system may not work properly
•
The warning light on the outside
when the bumper has been damaged,
rearview mirror will illuminate
or if the rear bumper has been
whenever a vehicle is detected at
replaced or repaired.
the rear side by the system.
•
The sensing range differs somewhat
To avoid accidents, do not focus
according to the width of the road.
only on the warning light and neg-
When the road is narrow, the system
lect to see the surrounding of the
may detect other vehicles in the next
vehicle.
lane Or when the road is wide, the sys-
•
Drive safely even though the vehi-
tem may not detect other vehicles in
cle is equipped with a Blind Spot
the next lane.
Detection System (BSD) and Rear
•
The system may turn off due to strong
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Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Do not
electromagnetic waves.
Warning message
solely rely on the system but check
• This warning message may appear
your surrounding before changing
when :
lanes or backing the vehicle up.
- One or both of the sensors on the
The system may not alert the driver
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or snow
in some conditions so always
or a foreign object.
check your surroundings while
- Driving in rural areas where the BSD
driving.
sensor does not detect another vehicle
•
The Blind Spot Detection System
for an extended period of time.
(BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- When there is inclement weather
(RCTA) are not a substitute for
proper and safe driving practices.
such as heavy snow or rain.
Always drive safely and use cau-
- A trailer or carrier is installed. (To use
tion when changing lanes or back-
the BSD system, remove the trailer or
ing up your vehicle. The Blind Spot
carrier from your vehicle.)
Detection System (BSD) may not
If any of these conditions occur, the light
detect every object alongside the
on the BSD switch and the system will
vehicle.
turn off automatically.
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When the BSD canceled warning mes-
sage is displayed in the cluster, check to
make sure that the rear bumper is free
from any dirt or snow in the areas where
the sensor is located. Remove any dirt,
snow, or foreign material that could inter-
fere with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed, the
BSD system should operate normally
after about
10 minutes of driving the
vehicle.
If the system still does not operate nor-
mally have your vehicle inspected by an
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authorized Kia dealer.
If there is a problem with the BSD sys-
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
tem, a warning message will appear and
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature mon-
the light on the switch will turn off. The
itors approaching cross traffic from the
system will turn off automatically. We rec-
left and right side of the vehicle when
ommend that you have your vehicle
your vehicle is in reverse.
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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✽ NOTICE
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
detecting range is approximately
0.5 m ~ 20 m (1 ft ~ 65 ft). An approach-
ing vehicle will be detected if their vehi-
cle speed is within 4 km/h ~ 36 km/h (2.5
~ 22.5 mph ).
Note that the detecting range may vary
under certain conditions. As always, use
caution and pay close attention to your
surroundings when backing up your
vehicle.
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Operating conditions
Warning type
• Select RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
• If the vehicle detected by the sensors
in "User Settings" under "Driving Assist"
approaches your vehicle, the warning
on the instrument cluster. The system
chime will sound, the warning light on
will turn on and stand by to be activated.
the outside rearview mirror will blink.
• Select RCTA again, to turn the system
• If the detected vehicle is out of detec-
off.
tion range, moving away in the oppo-
• If the vehicle is turned off and on
site direction or moving slow, the warn-
again, the RCTA system will return to
ing is cancelled.
the state right before the vehicle was
• The system may not operate properly
turned off. Turn the RCTA system off
due to other factors or circumstances.
when not in use.
Always pay attention to your surround-
• The system is operated when the vehi-
ing.
cle speed is below 10km/h (6.2mph)
• If the sensing area near the rear
with the shift lever in R (Reverse).
bumper is blocked by either a wall or
barrier or by a parked vehicle, the sys-
tem sensing area may be reduced.
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The BSD indicator on the outer side view
•
The vehicle height gets lower or higher
•
When the sensors are blocked by other
mirror may not illuminate properly when:
due to heavy loading in the luggage
vehicles, walls or parking-lot pillars.
• The outside rearview mirror housing is
compartment, abnormal tire pressure,
•
When the detected vehicle also moves
damaged.
etc.
back, as your vehicle drives back.
• The mirror is covered with dirt, snow,
•
The vehicle drives in inclement weath-
•
If there are small objects in the detect-
or debris.
er such as heavy rain or snow.
ing area such as a shopping cart or a
• The window is covered with dirt, snow,
•
There is a fixed object near the vehicle,
baby stroller.
or debris.
such as a guardrail, person, animal,
•
If there is a low height vehicle such as
etc.
a sports car.
• The window is tinted.
•
The vehicle is driven near areas con-
•
When other vehicles are close to your
taining metal substances such as a
vehicle.
Driver’s Attention
construction zone, railroad, etc.
•
When the vehicle in the next lane
The driver must be cautious in the below
•
A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
moves two lanes away from you OR
situations, because the system may not
truck.
when the vehicle two lanes away
detect other vehicles or objects in certain
•
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
moves to the next lane from you.
circumstances.
•
A flat trailer is near.
•
When driving through a narrow road
•
If the vehicle has started at the same
with many plants.
• The vehicle drives on a curved road or
time as the vehicle next to you and has
•
When driving through a large area with
through a tollgate.
accelerated.
few cars or structures around, such as
• The vehicle is turning left or right at a
•
When the other vehicle passes at a
a desert, rural area, etc.
crossroad.
very fast speed.
•
When driving on wet surface.
• The sensor is polluted with rain, snow,
•
While changing lanes.
mud, etc.
•
When going down or up a steep,
• The rear bumper where the sensor is
uneven road.
located is covered with a foreign object
•
When the other vehicle approaches
such as a bumper sticker, a bumper
very close.
guard, a bike rack, etc.
•
When a trailer or carrier is installed.
• The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
•
When the temperature near the rear
position.
bumper area is high or low.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
•
Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
•
Keep your vehicle in good condition.
mainly on your style of driving, where you
This can increase fuel consumption
For better fuel economy and reduced
drive and when you drive.
and also increase wear on these com-
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-
Each of these factors affects how many
ponents. In addition, driving with your
cle in accordance with the mainte-
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
foot resting on the brake pedal may
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cause the brakes to overheat, which
cle in severe conditions, more frequent
cle as economically as possible, use the
reduces their effectiveness and may
maintenance is required.
following driving suggestions to help
lead to more serious consequences.
•
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum
save money in both fuel and repairs:
•
Take care of your tires. Keep them
service, your vehicle should be kept
•
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
inflated to the recommended pressure.
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
ate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
is especially important that mud, dirt,
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
too little, results in unnecessary tire
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
a steady cruising speed. Do not race
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
on the underside of the vehicle. This
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
once a month.
extra weight can result in increased
speed to the traffic so you do not have
•
Be sure that the wheels are aligned
fuel consumption and also contribute
to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
correctly. Improper alignment can
to corrosion.
heavy traffic whenever possible.
result from hitting curbs or driving too
•
Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary
Always maintain a safe distance from
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
fuel economy.
essary braking. This also reduces
also result in other problems as well as
•
Do not let the engine idle longer than
brake wear.
greater fuel consumption.
necessary. If you are waiting (and not
•
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
in traffic), turn off your engine and
you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
restart only when you're ready to go.
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-
sumption.
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•
Remember, your vehicle does not
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
require extended warm-up. After the
dition is important both for economy and
engine has started, allow the engine to
safety. We recommend in general that the
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
vehicle be serviced by an authorized Kia
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
dealer.
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
•
Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
ing motion
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting engine bucking. If
Never turn the engine off to coast
this happens, shift to a lower gear.
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
Over-revving is racing the engine
in motion. The power steering and
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
power brakes will not function
ed by shifting at the recommended
properly without the engine run-
speeds.
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
•
Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
while driving could engage the
omy is reduced when you use it.
steering wheel lock (if equipped)
•
Open windows at high speeds can
resulting in loss of vehicle steering
reduce fuel economy.
which could cause serious injury
•
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
or death.
and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
Rocking the vehicle
When hazardous driving conditions are
WARNING - Downshifting
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
Downshifting with an automatic
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
transaxle, while driving on slippery
the steering wheel right and left to clear
these suggestions:
surfaces can cause an accident.
the area around your front wheels. Then,
The sudden change in tire speed
shift back and forth between 1 (First) and
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
could cause the tires to skid. Be
R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with a
careful when downshifting on slip-
manual transaxle or R (Reverse) and any
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
pery surfaces.
forward gear in vehicles equipped with
• When braking with non-ABS brakes
an automatic transaxle. Do not race the
pump the brake pedal with a light up-
engine, and spin the wheels as little as
and-down motion until the vehicle is
possible. If you are still stuck after a few
stopped.
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow
vehicle to avoid engine overheating and
WARNING - ABS
possible damage to the transaxle.
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
engine over-heating, transaxle dam-
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
age or failure, and tire damage.
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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Smooth cornering
Driving in the rain
WARNING - Spinning tires
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
Rain and wet roads can make driving
Do not spin the wheels, especially
ners, especially when roads are wet.
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
at speeds more than 56 km/h (35
Ideally, corners should always be taken
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
mph). Spinning the wheels at high
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
few things to consider when driving in the
speeds when the vehicle is station-
these suggestions, tire wear will be held
rain:
ary could cause a tire to overheat
to a minimum.
•
A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
which could result in tire damage
see and will increase the distance
that may injure bystanders.
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
Driving at night
down.
Because night driving presents more
•
Keep your windshield wiping equip-
✽ NOTICE
hazards than driving in the daylight, here
ment in good shape. Replace your
are some important tips to remember:
The ESC system should be turned OFF
windshield wiper blades when they
prior to rocking the vehicle.
•
Slow down and keep more distance
show signs of streaking or missing
between you and other vehicles, as it
areas on the windshield.
may be more difficult to see at night,
•
If your tires are not in good condition,
WARNING
especially in areas where there may
making a quick stop on wet pavement
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
not be any street lights.
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
•
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
from other driver's headlights.
good shape.
by moving it forward and backward.
•
Keep your headlights clean and prop-
•
Turn on your headlights to make it eas-
Do not attempt this procedure if
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
ier for others to see you.
people or objects are anywhere
with the automatic headlight aiming
•
Driving too fast through large puddles
near the vehicle. During the rocking
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
operation the vehicle may suddenly
headlights will make it much more diffi-
can affect your brakes. If you must go
move forward or backward as it
cult to see at night.
through puddles, try to drive through
becomes unstuck, causing injury
them slowly.
•
Avoid staring directly at the headlights
or damage to nearby people or
•
If you believe you may have gotten
of oncoming vehicles. You could be
objects.
your brakes wet, apply them lightly
temporarily blinded, and it will take
while driving until normal braking oper-
several seconds for your eyes to read-
ation returns.
just to the darkness.
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Driving in flooded areas
Highway driving
(Continued)
Avoid driving through flooded areas
Tires
• Driving on tires with no or insuffi-
unless you are sure the water is no high-
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
cient tread is dangerous. Worn-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
out tires can result in loss of
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
will result in overheating and possible
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
adequate stopping distance because
failure of the tires.
and even death. Worn-out tires
brake performance may be affected.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which
should be replaced as soon as
After driving through water, dry the
may result in reduced traction or tire fail-
possible and should never be
brakes by gently applying them several
ure.
used for driving. Always check
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
the tire tread before driving your
✽ NOTICE
vehicle. For further information
Driving off-road
and tread limits, refer to chapter
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
Drive carefully off-road because your
7, “Tires and wheels”.
pressure shown on the tires.
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are going
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
WARNING
to drive before you begin driving.
High speed travel consumes more fuel
• Underinflated or overinflated
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
tires can cause poor handling,
check both engine coolant and engine oil.
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Drive belt
Always check the tires for proper
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
inflation before driving. For prop-
in overheating of the engine.
er tire pressures, refer to chapter
8, “Tires and wheels”.
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WINTER DRIVING
Snowy or Icy conditions
Snow tires
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
be necessary to use snow tires or to
make sure they are radial tires of the
install tire chains on your tires. If snow
same size and load range as the original
tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
tires equivalent in size and type of the
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all
original equipment tires. Failure to do so
weather conditions. Keep in mind that the
may adversely affect the safety and han-
traction provided by snow tires on dry
dling of your vehicle. Furthermore,
roads may not be as high as your vehi-
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden
cle's original equipment tires. You should
brake applications, and sharp turns are
drive cautiously even when the roads are
potentially very hazardous practices.
clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-
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During deceleration, use engine braking
imum speed recommendations.
Severe weather conditions in the winter
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
result in greater wear and other prob-
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
WARNING - Snow tire size
lems. To minimize the problems of winter
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
Snow tires should be equivalent in
driving, you should follow these sugges-
cient distance between the vehicle in
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
tions:
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety
apply the brake gently. It should be noted
and handling of your vehicle may
that installing tire chains on the tire will
be adversely affected.
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent side skids.
Do not install studded tires without first
✽ NOTICE
checking local, state and municipal regu-
Tire chains are not legal in all countries.
lations for possible restrictions against
Check the country laws before fitting
their use.
tire chains.
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Chain installation
CAUTION
When installing chains, follow the manu-
•
Make sure the snow chains are
facturer's instructions and mount them as
the correct size and type for your
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
tires. Incorrect snow chains can
chains installed. If you hear the chains
cause damage to the vehicle body
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
and suspension and may not be
tighten them. If they still make contact,
covered by your vehicle manufac-
slow down until it stops. Remove the
turer warranty. Also, the snow
chains as soon as you begin driving on
chain connecting hooks may be
cleared roads.
damaged from contacting vehicle
components causing the snow
WARNING
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chains to come loose from the
- Mounting chains
tire. Make sure the snow chains
Tire chains
are SAE class “S” certified.
When mounting snow chains, park
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
the vehicle on level ground away
•
Always check chain installation
thinner, they can be damaged by mount-
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
for proper mounting after driving
ing some types of snow chains on them.
Hazard Warning flashers and place
approximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to
Therefore, the use of snow tires is rec-
0.6 miles) to ensure safe mount-
a triangular emergency warning
ommended instead of snow chains. Do
ing. Retighten or remount the
device behind the vehicle if avail-
not mount tire chains on vehicles
able. Always place the vehicle in P
chains if they are loose.
equipped with aluminum wheels; snow
(Park), apply the parking brake and
•
If your vehicle has 225/45R17 or
chains may cause damage to the wheels.
turn off the engine before installing
225/40ZR18 size tires do not use
If snow chains must be used, use wire-
snow chains.
tire chain; they can damage your
type chains with a thickness of less than
vehicle
(wheel, suspension and
15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your vehicle
body).
caused by improper snow chain use is
not covered by your vehicle manufactur-
ers warranty.
Install tire chains only on the front tires.
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Use high quality ethylene glycol
Change to "winter weight" oil if
WARNING - Tire chains
coolant
necessary
•
The use of chains may adversely
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
In some climates it is recommended that
affect vehicle handling.
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
•
Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)
system. It is the only type of coolant that
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
should be used because it helps prevent
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
ommended speed limit, whichev-
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
what weight oil you should use, we rec-
er is lower.
cates the water pump and prevents
ommend that you consult an authorized
•
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
Kia dealer.
holes, sharp turns, and other
your coolant in accordance with the
road hazards, which may cause
maintenance schedule. Before winter,
Check spark plugs and ignition
the vehicle to bounce.
have your coolant tested to assure that
system
•
Avoid sharp turns or locked-
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-
peratures anticipated during the winter.
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
wheel braking.
chapter 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
Check battery and cables
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
Winter puts additional burdens on the
worn or damaged in any way.
CAUTION
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
•
Chains that are the wrong size or
tery and cables as described in chapter
improperly installed can damage
7. We recommend that the system be
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
pension, body and wheels.
•
Stop driving and retighten the
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
To keep locks from freezing
Don't let your parking brake
Carry emergency equipment
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
freeze
Depending on the severity of the weath-
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
Under some conditions your parking
er, you should carry appropriate emer-
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
gency equipment. Some of the items you
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
This is most likely to happen when there
may want to carry include tire chains, tow
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, win-
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
heated key with care to avoid injury.
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
alls, blanket, etc.
ily while you put the shift lever in P (auto-
matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
Use approved window washer
(manual transaxle) and block the rear
anti-freeze in system
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then
To keep the water in the window washer
release the parking brake.
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
late underneath
available from an authorized Kia dealer
Under some conditions, snow and ice
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
can build up under the fenders and inter-
engine coolant or other types of anti-
fere with the steering. When driving in
freeze as these may damage the paint
severe winter conditions where this may
finish.
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the vehicle to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
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