KIA Quoris (2018 year). Instruction — part 20

A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized

correctly by the sensor if any of follow‐

ing occurs:

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When the vehicle is pointing upwards

due to overloading in the trunk

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While making turns by steering

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When driving to one side of the lane

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When driving on narrow lanes or on

curves

Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing

the brake pedal according to the road

condition ahead and driving condition.

• When vehicles are at a standstill and

the vehicle in front of you changes to

the next lane, be careful when your

vehicle starts to move because it

may not recognize the stopped vehi‐

cle in front of you.

• Always look out for pedestrians when

your vehicle is maintaining a distance

with the vehicle ahead.

• Always be cautious for vehicles with

higher height or vehicles carrying

loads that sticks out to the back of

the vehicle.

WARNING

• The smart cruise control system

cannot guarantee the stop for ev‐

ery emergency situation.

If an emergency stop is necessary,

you must apply the brakes.

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• Keep a safe distance according to

road conditions and vehicle speed.

If the vehicle to vehicle distance is

too close during a high-speed driv‐

ing, a serious collision may result.

• The smart cruise control system

cannot recognize a stopped vehi‐

cle, pedestrians or an oncoming

vehicle. Always look ahead cau‐

tiously to prevent unexpected and

sudden situations from occurring.

• When other vehicles are changing

lanes in front of you frequently,

the smart cruise control system

may not operate appropriately. Al‐

ways look ahead cautiously to pre‐

vent unexpected and sudden sit‐

uations from occurring.

• The smart cruise control system is

not a substitute for safe driving

practices but a convenience func‐

tion only. It is the responsibility of

the driver to always check the

speed and the distance to the ve‐

hicle ahead.

• Always be aware of the selected

speed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐

tance.

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• Always maintain sufficient braking

distance and decelerate your vehi‐

cle by applying the brakes if nec‐

essary.

• As the smart cruise control sys‐

tem may not recognize complex

driving situations, always pay at‐

tention to driving conditions and

control your vehicle speed.

• For safe operation, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this

manual before use.

CAUTION

The smart cruise control system

may not operate temporarily due to

electrical interference.

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BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)

The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD)

uses a radar sensor to alert the driver.

It senses the rear side territory of the

vehicle and provides and indication to

the driver.

1. BSD (Blind spot detection)

Warning range is dependent on

your vehicle speed. However, if

your vehicle speed is speedy about

10 km/h than other vehicle, the

warning is not operated.

2. LCA (Lane change assist)

When the vehicle is approaching to

your vehicle at high speed, the

warning is operated.

3. RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

When your vehicle moves back‐

ward, the sensor detects the ap‐

proaching vehicles to the left or

right side direction and warning is

operated.

WARNING

• Always check the road condition

while driving for unexpected situa‐

tions even though the Blind Spot

Detection System (BSD) is operat‐

ing.

• The Blind Spot Detection System

(BSD) is a system made for con‐

venience. Do not solely rely on the

system but always pay attention

to drive safely.

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• The Blind Spot Detection System

(BSD) is not a substitute for prop‐

er and safe lane changing proce‐

dures. Always drive safely and use

caution when changing lanes. The

Blind Spot Detection System may

not detect every object alongside

the vehicle.

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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA

(Lane Change Assist)

Operating conditions

The indicator on the switch will illumi‐

nate when the Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) switch is pressed with

the Engine Start/Stop Button ON.

If vehicle speed exceeds about

30 km/h , the system will activate.

If you press the switch again, the

switch indicator and system will be

turned off.

If the Engine Start/Stop button is

turned OFF and ON the system returns

to the previous state.

When the system is not used turn the

system off by turning off the switch.

When the system is turned on the

warning light will illuminate for

3 seconds on the outside rearview mir‐

ror.

Warning type

The system will activate when:

1. The system is on
2. Vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
3. Other vehicles are detected in the

rear side

If a vehicle is detected within the boun‐

dary of the system, a warning light will

illuminate on the outside rearview mir‐

ror and the head up display.

If the detected vehicle is not in warning

range, the warning will turn off accord‐

ing to driving conditions.

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The second stage alarm will activate

when:

1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a

lane

When the second stage alert is activa‐

ted, a warning light will blink on the

outside rearview mirror, the head up

display and an alarm will sound.

If you move the turn signal switch to

the original position, the second stage

alert will be deactivated.

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The second stage alarm may be de‐

activated.

• 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.

CAUTION

The alarm function helps alert the

driver. Deactivate this function only

when it is necessary

Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside of the

rear bumper.

Always keep the rear bumper clean for

the system to work properly.

Warning message

The message will appear to notify the

driver if there are foreign substances

on the rear bumper or it is hot near the

rear bumper. The light on the switch

and the system will turn off automati‐

cally.

Remove the foreign matter on the rear

bumper.

After the foreign substance is removed,

if you drive for approximately

10 minutes, the system will work nor‐

mally.

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If the system does not work normally

even though camera’s field of view is

cleared, have the system checked by a

professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

If the system does not work properly, a

warning message will appear and the

light on the switch will turn off. The

system will turn off automatically.

In this case, have the system checked

by a professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

When your vehicle moves backwards

from a parking position, the sensor de‐

tects approaching vehicles to the left or

right side direction and gives informa‐

tion to the driver.

Operating conditions

• Select RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

in "User Settings" under "Driving As‐

sist" on the instrument cluster. The

system will turn on and stand by to

activate.

• Select RCTA again, to turn the sys‐

tem off.

• If the vehicle is turned off and on

again, the RCTA system will return to

the state right before the vehicle was

turned off. Always turn the RCTA

system off when not in use.

• The system is operated when the ve‐

hicle speed is below 10 km/h with the

shift lever in R (Reverse).

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• The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

detecting range is 0.5 m~20 m based

on side direction. If the approaching

vehicle speed is 4 km/h~36 km/h in

sensing range, it is detected. Howev‐

er, the system sensing range is dif‐

ferent base on conditions. Always

pay attention to your surroundings.

Warning type

• If the vehicle detected by the sensors

approaches your vehicle, the warning

chime will sound, the warning light on

the outside rearview mirror will blink

and a message will appear on the LCD

display.

• If the detected vehicle is out of the

sensing range of your vehicle, move

the vehicle away from the detected

object slowly; the warning will be

canceled.

• The system may not operate proper‐

ly due to other factors or circum‐

stances. Always pay attention to

your surroundings.

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If your vehicle's left or right side

bumper is blinded by barriers or ve‐

hicles, the system sensing ability

may be reduced.

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WARNING

• The warning light on the outside

rearview mirror will illuminate

whenever a vehicle is detected at

the rear side by the system.

To avoid accidents, do not focus

only on the warning light and ne‐

glect to see the surrounding of the

vehicle.

• Drive safely even though the vehi‐

cle is equipped with a Blind Spot

Detection System (BSD) and Rear

Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Do not

solely rely on the system but

check for yourself before changing

lanes or backing the vehicle up.

The system may not alert the

driver in some conditions so al‐

ways check the surroundings while

driving.

• The Blind Spot Detection System

(BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA) are not a substitute for

proper and safe driving. Always

drive safely and use caution when

changing lanes or backing the vehi‐

cles up. The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) may not detect ev‐

ery object alongside the vehicle.

CAUTION

• The system may not work proper‐

ly if the bumper has been replaced

or if repair work has been done

near the sensor.

• The detection area differs accord‐

ing to the roads width. If the road

is narrow the system may detect

other vehicles in the next lane.

• In addition, if the road is very wide

the system may not detect other

vehicles.

• The system may turn off due to

strong electromagnetic waves.

Non-operating condition

Driver's attention

The driver must be cautious in the be‐

low situations for the system may not

assist the driver and may not work

properly.

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Curved roads, tollgates, etc.

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The surrounding of the sensor is pol‐

luted with rain, snow, mud, etc.

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The rear bumper near the sensor is

covered or hidden with a foreign mat‐

ter such as a sticker, bumper guard,

bicycle stand etc.

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The rear bumper is damaged or the

sensor is out of place.

-

The height of the vehicle is altered

such as when the trunk is loaded with

heavy objects, or there is low tire

pressure etc.

-

Bad weather such as heavy rain or

snow.

-

A fixed object is near such as a

guardrail, tunnel, human and animal

etc.

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Metal substances are near the vehi‐

cles such as in a construction area.

-

A big vehicle is near such as a bus or

truck.

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A motorcycle or bicycle is near.

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A flat trailer like vehicle is near.

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If the vehicle has started at the same

time as the vehicle next to it and has

accelerated.

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When the other vehicle passes by

very fast.

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When changing lanes.

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When going down or up a steep, un‐

even road.

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When the other vehicle drives at the

rear very nearby or drives very close.

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When a trailer or carrier is installed.

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When the temperature of the rear

bumper is very high or low.

-

When the sensors are covered by the

vehicle, wall or a pillar of parking lot.

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When your vehicle is backing up, if

the detected vehicle approaches your

vehicle or also backs up.

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Small objects like shopping carts and

baby carriages.

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If there is a vehicle with decreased

ride height (lowered).

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When the vehicle is close to another

vehicle.

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When the vehicle in the next lane

moves two lanes away from my vehi‐

cle OR when the vehicle two lanes

away moves to the next lane from

my vehicle.

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When exiting rearward from a park‐

ing space with pillars or metal struc‐

tures.

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When driving through a narrow road

with many plants.

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When driving on wet surface.

Outside rearview mirror may not

alert the driver when:

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The outside rearview mirror housing

is damaged or covered with debris.

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The window is covered with debris.

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The windows are severely tinted.

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ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends

mainly on your style of driving, where

you drive and when you drive.

Each of these factors affects how

many kilometers you can get from a li‐

ter of fuel. To operate your vehicle as

economically as possible, use the fol‐

lowing driving suggestions to help save

money in both fuel and repairs:

• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod‐

erate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"

starts or full-throttle shifts and

maintain a steady cruising speed. Do

not race between stoplights. Try to

adjust your speed to the traffic so

you do not have to change speeds

unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic

whenever possible. Always maintain a

safe distance from other vehicles so

you can avoid unnecessary braking.

This also reduces brake wear.

• Drive at a moderate speed. The fast‐

er you drive, the more fuel your vehi‐

cle uses. Driving at a moderate

speed, especially on the highway, is

one of the most effective ways to re‐

duce fuel consumption.

• Do not "ride" the brake pedal. This

can increase fuel consumption and al‐

so increase wear on these compo‐

nents. In addition, driving with your

foot resting on the brake pedal may

cause the brakes to overheat, which

reduces their effectiveness and may

lead to more serious consequences.

• Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pres‐

sure. Incorrect inflation, either too

much or too little, results in unneces‐

sary tire wear. Check the tire pres‐

sures at least once a month.

• Be sure that the wheels are aligned

correctly. Improper alignment can re‐

sult from hitting curbs or driving too

fast over irregular surfaces. Poor

alignment causes faster tire wear

and may also result in other prob‐

lems as well as greater fuel con‐

sumption.

• Keep your vehicle in good condition.

For better fuel economy and reduced

maintenance costs, maintain your ve‐

hicle in accordance with Chapter 8,

Maintenance. If you drive your vehicle

in severe conditions, more frequent

maintenance is required (Chapter 8,

Maintenance for details).

• Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi‐

mum service, your vehicle should be

kept clean and free of corrosive ma‐

terials. It is especially important that

mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to

accumulate on the underside of the

vehicle. This extra weight can result

in increased fuel consumption and al‐

so contribute to corrosion.

• Travel lightly. Do not carry unneces‐

sary weight in your vehicle. Weight

reduces fuel economy.

• Do not let the engine idle longer than

necessary. If you are waiting (and not

in traffic), turn off your engine and

restart only when you're ready to go.

• Remember, your vehicle does not re‐

quire extended warm-up. After the

engine has started, allow the engine

to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to

placing the vehicle in gear. In very cold

weather, however, give your engine a

slightly longer warmup period.

• Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in too

high a gear resulting engine bucking.

If this happens, shift to a lower gear.

Over-revving is racing the engine be‐

yond its safe limit. This can be avoi‐

ded by shifting at the recommended

speeds.

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• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is oper‐

ated by engine power so your fuel

economy is reduced when you use it.

• Open windows at high speeds can re‐

duce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

and headwinds. To help offset some

of this loss, slow down when driving

in these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

condition is important both for econo‐

my and safety. Therefore, have the

system serviced by a professional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

n Engine off during motion

Never turn the engine off to coast

down hills or anytime the vehicle is

in motion. The power steering and

power brakes will not function prop‐

erly without the engine running. In‐

stead, keep the engine on and down‐

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gine braking effect. In addition, turn‐

ing off the engine while driving could

engage the steering wheel lock (if

equipped) resulting in loss of vehicle

steering which could cause serious

injury or death.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow

these suggestions:

• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐

tance for braking.

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.

WARNING

n ABS

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

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.

WARNING

n Downshifting

Downshifting with an automatic

transaxle, while driving on slippery

surfaces can cause an accident. The

sudden change in tire speed could

cause the tires to skid. Be careful

when downshifting on slippery sur‐

faces.

Rocking the vehicle

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 front

wheels. Then, shift back and forth be‐

tween R (Reverse) and any forward

gear in vehicles equipped with an auto‐

matic transaxle. Do not race the en‐

gine, 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 overheat‐

ing and possible damage to the trans‐

axle.

CAUTION

Prolonged rocking may cause engine

over-heating, transaxle damage or

failure, and tire damage.

WARNING

n Spinning tires

Do not spin the wheels, especially at

speeds more than 56 km/h . Spinning

the wheels at high speeds when the

vehicle is stationary could cause a

tire to overheat which could result in

tire damage that may injure by‐

standers.

NOTICE

The ESC system should be turned

OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

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WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may

attempt to rock the vehicle free by

moving it forward and backward. Do

not attempt this procedure if people

or objects are anywhere near the ve‐

hicle. During the rocking operation

the vehicle may suddenly move for‐

ward or backward as it becomes un‐

stuck, causing injury or damage to

nearby people or objects.

Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor‐

ners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

these suggestions, tire wear will be

held to a minimum.

Driving at night

Because night driving presents more

hazards than driving in the daylight,

here are some important tips to re‐

member:

• Slow down and keep more distance

between you and other vehicles, as it

may be more difficult to see at night,

especially in areas where there may

not be any street lights.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's headlights.

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• Keep your headlights clean and prop‐

erly aimed on vehicles not equipped

with the automatic headlight aiming

feature. Dirty or improperly aimed

headlights will make it much more

difficult to see at night.

• Avoid staring directly at the head‐

lights of oncoming vehicles. You could

be temporarily blinded, and it will

take several seconds for your eyes to

readjust to the darkness.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous, especially if you’re not pre‐

pared 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 distance

needed to stop your vehicle, so slow

down.

• Keep your windshield wiping equip‐

ment 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 condition,

making a quick stop on wet pave‐

ment 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 op‐

eration returns.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas un‐

less you are sure the water is no higher

than the bottom of the wheel hub.

Drive through any water slowly. Allow

adequate stopping distance because

brake performance may be affected.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

times while the vehicle is moving slow‐

ly.

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Driving off-road

Drive carefully off-road because your

vehicle may be damaged by rocks or

roots of trees. Become familiar with

the off-road conditions where you are

going to drive before you begin driving.

Highway driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

specification. Low tire inflation pres‐

sures will result in overheating and pos‐

sible failure of the tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires

which may result in reduced traction or

tire failure.

NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire in‐

flation pressure shown on the tires.

WARNING

• Underinflated or overinflated tires

can cause poor handling, loss of

vehicle control, and sudden tire

failure leading to accidents, inju‐

ries, and even death. Always check

the tires for proper inflation be‐

fore driving. For proper tire pres‐

sures, refer to Tires and wheels

on page 7-49.

• Driving on tires with no or insuffi‐

cient tread is dangerous. Worn-out

tires can result in loss of vehicle

control, collisions, injury, and even

death. Worn-out tires should be

replaced as soon as possible and

should never be used for driving.

Always check the tire tread before

driving your vehicle. For further in‐

formation and tread limits, refer

to Tires and wheels on page

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Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

High speed travel consumes more fuel

than urban motoring. Do not forget to

check both engine coolant and engine

oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may re‐

sult in overheating of the engine.

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WINTER DRIVING

Severe weather conditions in the winter

result in greater wear and other prob‐

lems. To minimize the problems of win‐

ter driving, you should follow these

suggestions:

Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires or

to install tire chains on your tires. If

snow tires are needed, it is necessary

to select tires equivalent in size and

type of the original equipment tires.

Failure to do so may adversely affect

the safety and handling of your vehicle.

Furthermore, speeding, rapid accelera‐

tion, sudden brake applications, and

sharp turns are potentially very haz‐

ardous practices.

During deceleration, use engine braking

to the fullest extent. Sudden brake ap‐

plications on snowy or icy roads may

cause skids to occur. You need to keep

sufficient distance between the vehicle

in operation in front and your vehicle.

Also, apply the brake gently. It should

be noted that installing tire chains on

the tire will provide a greater driving

force, but will not prevent side skids.

NOTICE

Tire chains are not legal in all coun‐

tries. Check the country laws before

fitting tire chains.

Snow tires

If you mount snow tires on your vehi‐

cle, make sure they are radial tires of

the same size and load range as the

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

handling in all weather conditions. Keep

in mind that the traction provided by

snow tires on dry roads may not be as

high as your vehicle's original equip‐

ment tires. You should drive cautiously

even when the roads are clear. Check

with the tire dealer for maximum

speed recommendations.

WARNING

n Snow tire size

Snow tires should be equivalent in

size and type to the vehicle's stand‐

ard tires. Otherwise, the safety and

handling of your vehicle may be ad‐

versely affected.

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local, state and municipal

regulations for possible restrictions

against their use.

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