KIA Magentis (2010 year). Instruction — part 13
Driving your vehicle
WARNING
•
To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make sure the
gearshift lever is securely posi-
tioned in
1st
(First) gear or R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle
equipped vehicles and in P (Park)
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for automatic transaxle equipped
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vehicles.
Check the brake warning light by turning
Releasing the parking brake
•
Never allow anyone who is unfa-
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
To release the parking brake, first apply
miliar with the vehicle to touch
engine). This light will be illuminated
the parking brake. If the parking
when the parking brake is applied with
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake is released unintentionally,
the ignition switch in the START or ON
brake lever slightly. Secondly depress the
serious injury may occur.
position.
release button (1) and lower the parking
brake lever (2) while holding the button.
•
All vehicles should always have
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
the parking brake fully engaged
is fully released and the brake warning
when parking to avoid inadver-
light is off.
tent movement of the car which
If the brake warning light remains on
can injure occupants or pedestri-
after the parking brake is released while
ans.
engine is running, there may be a mal-
function in the brake system. Immediate
attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion or repair shop.
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Driving your vehicle
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The ABS continuously senses the speed
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
• On roads where the road surface
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
is pitted or has different surface
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
WARNING
height.
wheels.
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
The safety features of an ABS (or
When you apply your brakes under con-
dents due to improper or danger-
ESC) equipped vehicle should not
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
ous driving maneuvers. Even
be tested by high speed driving or
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
though vehicle control is improved
cornering. This could endanger the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
during emergency braking, always
safety of yourself or others.
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
maintain a safe distance between
means your ABS is active.
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
speeds should always be reduced
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
during extreme road conditions.
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
The braking distance for cars
brake pressure and do not try to pump
equipped with an anti-lock braking
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
system
(or Electronic Stability
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
Control system) may be longer than
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-
for those without it in the following
trol the force being delivered to the
road conditions.
brakes.
During these conditions the vehicle
should be driven at reduced
speeds:
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
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Driving your vehicle
✽ NOTICE
CAUTION
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
•
When you drive on a road having
begins to move after the engine is start-
poor traction, such as an icy road,
ed. These conditions are normal and
and operate your brakes continu-
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
ously, the ABS will be active con-
is functioning properly.
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your car
•
Even with the anti-lock brake system,
over to a safe place and stop the
your vehicle still requires sufficient
engine.
stopping distance. Always maintain a
•
Restart the engine. If the ABS
safe distance from the vehicle in front
warning light is off, then your
of you.
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ABS system is normal.
•
Always slow down when cornering.
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
lem with the ABS. Contact an
CAUTION
vent accidents resulting from exces-
authorized KIA dealer as soon as
•
If the ABS warning light is on and
sive speeds.
possible.
stays on, you may have a problem
•
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
with the ABS. In this case, howev-
operation of the anti-lock brake system
er, your regular brakes will work
may result in a longer stopping dis-
✽ NOTICE
normally.
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
When you jump start your vehicle
•
The ABS warning light will stay on
conventional brake system.
because of a drained battery, the engine
for approximately 3 seconds after
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
the ignition switch is ON. During
warning light may turn on at the same
that time, the ABS will go through
time. This happens because of the low
self-diagnosis and the light will go
battery voltage. It does not mean your
off if everything is normal. If the
ABS is malfunctioning.
light stays on, you may have a
• Do not pump your brakes!
problem with your ABS. Contact
• Have the battery recharged before
an authorized KIA dealer as soon
driving the vehicle.
as possible.
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Driving your vehicle
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
WARNING
system is an electronic system designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control
Never drive too fast for the road
under adverse conditions. It is not a
conditions or too quickly when cor-
nering. Electronic stability control
substitute for safe driving practices.
(ESC) will not prevent accidents.
Factors including speed, road conditions
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
and driver steering input can all affect
whether ESC will be effective in
maneuvers and hydroplaning on
preventing a loss of control. It is still your
wet surfaces can still result in seri-
ous accidents. Only a safe and
responsibility to drive and corner at
attentive driver can prevent acci-
reasonable speeds and to leave a
dents by avoiding maneuvers that
sufficient margin of safety.
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cause the vehicle to lose traction.
When you apply your brakes under con-
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Even with ESC installed, always fol-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
low all the normal precautions for
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
Electronic stability control (ESC)
driving - including driving at safe
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
The Electronic Stability control
(ESC)
speeds for the conditions.
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
means your ESC is active.
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
✽ NOTICE
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the
brakes at individual wheels and
A click sound may be heard in the
intervenes in the engine management
engine compartment when the vehicle
system to stabilize the vehicle.
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the Electronic Stability
Control System is functioning properly.
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Driving your vehicle
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When operating
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ESC operation
When the ESC is in operation,
ESC operation off
ESC ON condition
ESC indicator light blinks.
ESC OFF state
ESC
• When the ignition is turned
• When the Electronic Stability
• To cancel ESC operation,
ESC
ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-
Control is operating properly,
press the ESC OFF button
-
cator lights illuminate for
you can feel a slight pulsation
OFF
(ESC OFF indicator light illu-
approximately
3 seconds,
in the vehicle. This is only the
minates).
then ESC is turned on.
effect of brake control and
• If the ignition switch is turned
• Press the ESC OFF button
indicates nothing unusual.
to LOCK position when ESC
for at least half a second after
• When moving out of the mud
is off, ESC remains off. Upon
turning the ignition ON to turn
or slippery road, pressing the
restarting the engine, the
ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator
accelerator pedal may not
ESC will automatically turn
will illuminate). To turn the
cause the engine rpm (revo-
on again.
ESC on, press the ESC OFF
lutions per minute) to
button
(ESC OFF indicator
increase.
light will go off).
• When starting the engine,
you may hear a slight ticking
sound. This is the ESC per-
forming an automatic system
self-check and does not indi-
cate a problem.
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■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
ESC OFF usage
WARNING
When driving
Never press the ESC OFF button
ESC
• ESC should be turned on for daily driv-
while ESC is operating.
ing whenever possible.
If the ESC is turned off while ESC is
• To turn ESC off while driving, press the
operating, the vehicle may go out of
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
control.
road surface.
To turn ESC off while driving, press
ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button while
the ESC OFF button while driving
ESC is operating (ESC indicator light
on a flat road surface.
OFF
blinks).
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If ESC is turned off while ESC is operat-
ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.
Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, then goes off if
✽ NOTICE
ESC system is operating normally.
• When operating the vehicle on a
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is
ESC is operating.
turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-
ed). If the ESC is left on, it may pre-
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when
vent the vehicle speed from increas-
either the ESC is turned off with the but-
ing, and result in false diagnosis.
ton, or ESC fails to operate when turned
on.
• Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or brake system operation.
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Driving your vehicle
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•
After parking the vehicle, check to be
•
Don't coast down hills with the car out
Good braking practices
sure the parking brake is not engaged
of gear. This is extremely hazardous.
and that the parking brake indicator
Keep the car in gear at all times, use
light is out before driving away.
the brakes to slow down, then shift to a
WARNING
•
Driving through water may get the
lower gear so that engine braking will
•
Whenever leaving vehicle or
brakes wet. They can also get wet
help you maintain a safe speed.
parking, always set the parking
when the car is washed. Wet brakes
•
Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting
brake as far as possible and fully
can be dangerous! Your car will not
your foot on the brake pedal while driv-
engage the vehicle's transaxle
stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.
ing can be dangerous because it can
into the park position. Vehicles
Wet brakes may cause the car to pull
result in the brakes overheating and
not fully engaged in park with the
to one side.
losing their effectiveness. It also
parking brake set are at risk for
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
increases the wear of the brake com-
moving inadvertently and injur-
lightly until the braking action returns to
ponents.
ing yourself or others.
normal, taking care to keep the car
•
If a tire goes flat while you are driving,
•
All vehicles should always have
under control at all times. If the braking
apply the brakes gently and keep the
the parking brake fully engaged
action does not return to normal, stop
car pointed straight ahead while you
when parking to avoid inadver-
as soon as it is safe to do so and call
slow down. When you are moving
tent movement of the car which
an authorized KIA dealer for assis-
slowly enough for it to be safe to do so,
can injure occupants or pedestri-
tance.
pull off the road and stop in a safe
ans.
place.
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Driving your vehicle
•
If your car is equipped with an auto-
•
Under some conditions your parking
matic transaxle, don't let your car
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-
creep forward. To avoid creeping for-
tion. This is most likely to happen when
ward, keep your foot firmly on the
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
brake pedal when the car is stopped.
around or near the rear brakes or if the
•
Use caution when parking on a hill.
brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the
Firmly engage the parking brake and
parking brake may freeze, apply it only
place the gear selector lever in P
temporarily while you put the gear
(Park). If your car is facing downhill,
selector lever in P
(Park) (automatic
turn the front wheels into the curb to
transaxle) and block the rear wheels so
help keep the car from rolling. If your
the car cannot roll. Then release the
car is facing uphill, turn the front
parking brake.
wheels away from the curb to help
•
Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade
keep the car from rolling. If there is no
with the accelerator pedal. This can
curb or if it is required by other condi-
cause the transaxle to overheat.
tions to keep the car from rolling, block
Always use the brake pedal or parking
the wheels.
brake.
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Driving your vehicle
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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The cruise control system allows you to
• Pay particular attention to the
program the vehicle to maintain a con-
driving conditions whenever
stant speed without resting your foot on
using the cruise control system.
the accelerator pedal.
• Be careful when driving downhill
This system is designed to function
using the cruise control system,
above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
which may increase the vehicle
speed.
WARNING
•
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
CAUTION
instrument cluster illuminated)
During cruise-speed driving of a
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the cruise control can be
manual transaxle vehicle, do not
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switched on accidentally. Keep
shift into neutral without depress-
the cruise control system off
To set cruise control speed:
ing the clutch pedal, since the
(CRUISE indicator light OFF)
1. Pull the CRUISE ON-OFF button on
engine will be overrevved. If this
when the cruise control is not in
the steering wheel to turn the system
happens, depress the clutch pedal
use, to avoid inadvertently set-
on. The CRUISE indicator light in the
or release the cruise control
ting a speed.
instrument cluster will illuminate.
ON/OFF switch.
•
Use the cruise control system
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
only when traveling on open
must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
highways in good weather.
✽ NOTICE
•
Do not use the cruise control
During normal cruise control operation,
when it may not be safe to keep
when the SET switch is activated or
the car at a constant speed, for
reactivated after applying the brakes,
instance, driving in heavy or
the cruise control will energize after
varying traffic, or on slippery
approximately 3 seconds. This delay is
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
normal.
winding roads or over 6% up-hill
or down-hill roads.
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Driving your vehicle
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3. Push the -/SET switch, and release it at
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the desired speed. The SET indicator
To increase cruise control set
To decrease the cruising speed:
light in the instrument cluster will illumi-
speed:
Follow either of these procedures:
nate. Release the accelerator at the
Follow either of these procedures:
• Push the -/SET switch and hold it. Your
same time. The desired speed will auto-
• Push the RES/+ switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will gradually slow down.
matically be maintained.
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
Release the switch at the speed you
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow
switch at the speed you want.
want to maintain.
down or speed up slightly while going
• Push the RES/+ switch and release it
• Push the -/SET switch and release it
downhill.
immediately. The cruising speed will
immediately. The cruising speed will
increase by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time
decrease by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each
the RES/+ switch is operated in this
time the -/SET switch is operated in this
manner.
manner.
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Driving your vehicle
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Each of these actions will cancel cruise
To temporarily accelerate with the
control operation (the SET indicator light
cruise control on:
in the instrument cluster will go off), but it
will not turn the system off. If you wish to
If you want to speed up temporarily when
resume cruise control operation, push
the cruise control is on, depress the
the RES/+ switch located on your steer-
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will
ing wheel. You will return to your previ-
not interfere with cruise control operation
ously preset speed.
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot
off the accelerator.
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To cancel cruise control, do one
of the following:
• Press the brake pedal.
• Press the clutch pedal with a manual
transaxle.
• Shift into N (Neutral) with an automatic
transaxle.
• Press the CANCEL switch located on
the steering wheel.
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower than
the memory speed by
15 km/h
(9
mph).
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
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To turn cruise control off, do one
of the following:
• Release the CRUISE ON-OFF button
(the CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will go off).
• Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions cancel cruise con-
trol operation. If you want to resume
cruise control operation, repeat the steps
provided in “To set cruise control speed”
on the previous page.
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To resume cruising speed at
more than approximately 40 km/h
(25 mph):
If any method other than the CRUISE
ON-OFF switch was used to cancel
cruising speed and the system is still
activated, the most recent set speed will
automatically resume when the RES/+
switch is pushed.
It will not resume, however, if the vehicle
speed has dropped below approximately
40 km/h (25 mph).
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Driving your vehicle
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
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•
Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
•
Keep your car clean. For maximum
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
This can increase fuel consumption
service, your vehicle should be kept
mainly on your style of driving, where you
and also increase wear on these com-
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
drive and when you drive.
ponents. In addition, driving with your
is especially important that mud, dirt,
Each of these factors affects how many
foot resting on the brake pedal may
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
cause the brakes to overheat, which
on the underside of the car. This extra
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
reduces their effectiveness and may
weight can result in increased fuel con-
cle as economically as possible, use the
lead to more serious consequences.
sumption and also contribute to corro-
following driving suggestions to help
•
Take care of your tires. Keep them
sion.
save money in both fuel and repairs:
inflated to the recommended pressure.
•
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
•
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
too little, results in unnecessary tire
economy.
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
•
Don't let the engine idle longer than
steady cruising speed. Don't race
once a month.
necessary. If you are waiting (and not
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
•
Be sure that the wheels are aligned
in traffic), turn off your engine and
speed to that of the other traffic so you
correctly. Improper alignment can
restart only when you're ready to go.
don't have to change speeds unneces-
result from hitting curbs or driving too
•
Remember, your vehicle does not
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
require extended warm-up. After the
possible. Always maintain a safe dis-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
engine has started, allow the engine to
tance from other vehicles so you can
also result in other problems as well as
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
greater fuel consumption.
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
reduces brake wear.
•
Keep your car in good condition. For
weather, however, give your engine a
•
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
better fuel economy and reduced
slightly longer warm-up period.
you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
maintenance costs, maintain your car
•
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Driving at a moderate speed, especial-
in accordance with the maintenance
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
ly on the highway, is one of the most
schedule in Section 7. If you drive your
high a gear resulting in the engine
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-
car in severe conditions, more frequent
bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower
tion.
maintenance is required (see Section
gear. Over-revving is racing the engine
7 for details).
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
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Driving your vehicle
• Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
ing motion
omy is reduced when you use it.
Never turn the engine off to coast
• Open windows at high speeds can
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
reduce fuel economy.
in motion. The power steering and
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
power brakes will not function
and headwinds. To help offset some of
properly without the engine run-
this loss, slow down when driving in
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
these conditions.
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
addition, turning off the ignition
dition is important both for economy and
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
safety. Therefore, have an authorized KIA
loss of vehicle steering which
dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
could cause serious injury or
death.
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Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
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•
If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
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Hazardous driving conditions
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
Rocking the vehicle
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
When hazardous driving conditions are
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
•
Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip
it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
material under the drive wheels to pro-
steering wheel right and left to clear the
these suggestions:
vide traction when stalled in ice, snow,
area around your front wheels. Then, shift
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
or mud.
back and forth between R (Reverse) and
tance for braking.
any forward gear in vehicles equipped
• Avoid sudden movements in braking or
with an automatic transaxle. Do not race
WARNING - Downshifting
the engine, and spin the wheels as little
steering.
Downshifting with an automatic
as possible. If you are still stuck after a
• When braking with non-ABS brakes
transaxle, while driving on slippery
few tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
pump the brake pedal with a light up-
surfaces can cause an accident.
tow vehicle to avoid engine overheating
and-down motion until the vehicle is
The sudden change in tire speed
and possible damage to the transaxle.
stopped.
could cause the tires to skid. Be
careful when downshifting on slip-
CAUTION
pery surfaces.
WARNING - ABS
Prolonged rocking may cause
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
engine over-heating, transaxle dam-
vehicle equipped with ABS.
age or failure, and tire damage.
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Driving your vehicle
WARNING - Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially
at speeds more than 56 km/h (35
mph). Spinning the wheels at high
speeds when the vehicle is station-
ary could cause a tire to overheat
which could result in tire damage
that may injure bystanders.
✽ NOTICE
The ESC system should be turned OFF
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prior to rocking the vehicle.
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Smooth cornering
Driving at night
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
Because night driving presents more
WARNING
ners, especially when roads are wet.
hazards than driving in the daylight, here
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
Ideally, corners should always be taken
are some important tips to remember:
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
• Slow down and keep more distance
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
these suggestions, tire wear will be held
between you and other vehicles, as it
by moving it forward and backward.
to a minimum.
may be more difficult to see at night,
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
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Driving your vehicle
•
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
• If your tires are not in good condition,
from other driver's headlights.
making a quick stop on wet pavement
•
Keep your headlights clean and prop-
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
with the automatic headlight aiming
good shape.
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-
headlights will make it much more diffi-
ier for others to see you.
cult to see at night.
• Driving too fast through large puddles
•
Avoid staring directly at the headlights
can affect your brakes. If you must go
of oncoming vehicles. You could be
through puddles, try to drive through
temporarily blinded, and it will take
them slowly.
several seconds for your eyes to read-
• If you believe you may have gotten
just to the darkness.
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your brakes wet, apply them lightly
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while driving until normal braking oper-
Driving in the rain
ation returns.
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
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pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
Driving in flooded areas
few things to consider when driving in the
Avoid driving through flooded areas
rain:
unless you are sure the water is no high-
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
see and will increase the distance
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
adequate stopping distance because
down.
brake performance may be affected.
• Keep your windshield wiping equip-
After driving through water, dry the
ment in good shape. Replace your
brakes by gently applying them several
windshield wiper blades when they
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
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