KIA Venga (2016 year). Instruction — part 15
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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The cruise control system allows you to
■ Type A
program the vehicle to maintain a con-
CAUTION
stant speed without pressing the acceler-
During cruise-speed driving of a
ator pedal.
manual transaxle vehicle, do not
This system is designed to function
shift into neutral without depress-
above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
ing the clutch pedal, since the
engine will be overrevved. If this
happens, depress the clutch pedal
WARNING
or release the cruise control ON-
•
If the cruise control is left on,
OFF switch.
(CRUISE indicator light in the
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instrument cluster illuminated) the
✽ NOTICE
■ Type B
cruise control can be switched on
accidentally. Keep the cruise con-
During normal cruise control operation,
when the SET switch is activated or
trol system off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when the cruise control
reactivated after applying the brakes,
the cruise control will energize after
is not in use, to avoid inadvertent-
approximately 3 seconds. This delay is
ly setting a speed.
normal.
•
Use the cruise control system
only when traveling on open
✽ NOTICE
highways in good weather.
To activate cruise control, depress the
•
Do not use the cruise control
brake pedal at least once after turning
when it may not be safe to keep
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the ignition switch to the ON position or
the car at a constant speed, for
(1) Cruse on-off button
starting the engine. This is to check if
instance, driving in heavy or
the brake switch which is important
(2) Cancel button
varying traffic, or on slippery
part to cancel cruise control is in normal
(3) Resume button
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
condition.
(4) Set button
winding roads or over 6% up-hill
or down-hill roads.
•
Pay particular attention to the
To set cruise control speed:
driving conditions whenever
using the cruise control system.
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1. Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button on
the steering wheel, to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
✽ NOTICE - Manual transaxle
(if equipped)
For manual transaxle vehicles, you
should depress the brake pedal at least
once to set the cruise control after start-
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ing the engine.
3. Push the SET - switch, and release it at
To increase cruise control set
the desired speed. The SET indicator
speed:
light in the instrument cluster will illumi-
Follow either of these procedures:
nate. Release the accelerator at the
• Push the RES+ switch and hold it. Your
same time. The desired speed will auto-
vehicle will accelerate. Release the
matically be maintained.
switch at the speed you want.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow
• Push the RES+ switch and release it
down or speed up slightly while going
immediately. The cruising speed will
downhill.
increase by
2.0 km/h
(1.2 mph)
-
Diesel engine each time the RES+
switch is operated in this manner.
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To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control on:
If you want to speed up temporarily when
the cruise control is on, depress the
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will
not interfere with cruise control operation
or change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your foot
off the accelerator.
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To decrease the cruising speed:
To cancel cruise control, do one
Follow either of these procedures:
of the following:
• Push the SET- switch and hold it. Your
• Press the brake pedal.
vehicle will gradually slow down.
• Press the clutch pedal with a manual
Release the switch at the speed you
transaxle.
want to maintain.
• Shift into N (Neutral) with an automatic
• Push the SET- switch and release it
transaxle.
immediately. The cruising speed will
• Press the CANCEL switch located on
decrease by
2.0 km/h
(1.2 mph)
-
the steering wheel.
Diesel engine each time the SET-
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower than
switch is operated in this manner.
the memory speed by 20 km/h (12
mph).
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Each of these actions will cancel cruise
To turn cruise control off, do one
control operation (the SET indicator light
of the following:
in the instrument cluster will go off), but it
• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button (the
will not turn the system off. If you wish to
CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
resume cruise control operation, push
ment cluster will go off).
the RES+ switch located on your steering
• Turn the ignition off.
wheel. You will return to your previously
Both of these actions cancel cruise con-
preset speed.
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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SPEED LIMIT CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can set the speed limit when you
don’t want to drive over a specific speed.
If you drive over the preset speed limit,
the warning system operates (set speed
limit will blink and chime will sound) until
the vehicle speed returns within the
speed limit.
✽ NOTICE
While speed limit control in operation,
the cruise control system cannot be acti-
vated.
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(1) Seed limit ON-OFF button
2. Push the SET- switch.
(2) Cancel button
3. Push the RES+ or SET- switch, and
(3) Resume button
release it at the desired speed.
(4) Set button
Push the RES+ or SET- switch and
hold it. The speed will increase or
decrease by 5 km/h.
To set speed limit :
The set speed limit will display on the
1. Push the speed limit ON-OFF button
instrument cluster.
on the steering wheel, to turn the sys-
tem on. The speed limit indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
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If you would like to drive over the preset
speed limit when you depress the accel-
erator pedal less than approximately
50%, the vehicle speed will maintain
within speed limit.
However if you depress the accelerator
pedal more than approximately 70%, you
can drive over the speed limit. Then the
set speed limit will blink and chime will
sound until return the vehicle speed with-
in speed limit.
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To turn off the speed limit con-
trol, do one of the following:
• Press the speed limit ON-OFF switch
once again.
• Press the cruise ON-OFF switch (If you
press cruise switch, the cruise system
will turn on)
If you press the CANCEL switch once,
the set speed limit will cancel, but it will
not turn the system off. If you wish to
reset the speed limit, push the RES+ or
SET- switch on your steering wheel to
your desired speed.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
•
Don't "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 in Section 7. If you
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cause the brakes to overheat, which
drive your vehicle in severe conditions,
cle as economically as possible, use the
reduces their effectiveness and may
more frequent maintenance is required
following driving suggestions to help
lead to more serious consequences.
(see Section 7 for details).
save money in both fuel and repairs:
•
Take care of your tires. Keep them
•
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum
•
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
inflated to the recommended pressure.
service, your vehicle should be kept
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
too little, results in unnecessary tire
is especially important that mud, dirt,
steady cruising speed. Don't race
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
once a month.
on the underside of the vehicle. This
speed to the traffic so you don't have to
•
Be sure that the wheels are aligned
extra weight can result in increased
change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
correctly. Improper alignment can
fuel consumption and also contribute
heavy traffic whenever possible.
result from hitting curbs or driving too
to corrosion.
Always maintain a safe distance from
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
•
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
essary braking. This also reduces
also result in other problems as well as
fuel economy.
brake wear.
greater fuel consumption.
•
Don't let the engine idle longer than
•
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
necessary. If you are waiting (and not
you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
in traffic), turn off your engine and
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
restart only when you're ready to go.
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
• Use your air conditioning sparingly.
require extended warm-up. After the
The air conditioning system is operat-
WARNING - Engine off dur-
engine has started, allow the engine to
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
ing motion
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Never turn the engine off to coast
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
• Open windows at high speeds can
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
weather, however, give your engine a
reduce fuel economy.
in motion. The power steering and
slightly longer warm-up period.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
power brakes will not function
• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
and headwinds. To help offset some of
properly without the engine run-
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
this loss, slow down when driving in
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
high a gear resulting engine bucking. If
these conditions.
and downshift to an appropriate
this happens, shift to a lower gear.
gear for engine braking effect. In
Over-revving is racing the engine
addition, turning off the ignition
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
while driving could engage the
dition is important both for economy and
ed by shifting at the recommended
steering wheel lock resulting in
safety. Therefore, we recommend that the
speeds.
loss of vehicle steering which
system be serviced by an authorized Kia
could cause serious injury or
dealer.
death.
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
Reducing the risk of a rollover
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
When hazardous driving conditions are
This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
defined as a Multi Purpose Vehicle
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or
(MPV). MPV’s have higher ground clear-
these suggestions:
other non-slip material under the drive
ance and a narrower track to make them
•
Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
wheels to provide traction when stalled
capable of performing in a wide variety of
tance for braking.
in ice, snow, or mud.
road applications. Specific design char-
•
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
acteristics give them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary vehicles. An advan-
•
When braking with non-ABS brakes
WARNING - Downshifting
tage of the higher ground clearance is a
pump the brake pedal with a light up-
Downshifting with an automatic
better view of the road, which allows you
and-down motion until the vehicle is
transaxle, while driving on slippery
to anticipate problems. They are not
stopped.
surfaces can cause an accident.
designed for cornering at the same
The sudden change in tire speed
speeds as conventional passenger vehi-
could cause the tires to skid. Be
cles. Due to this risk, driver and passen-
WARNING - ABS
careful when downshifting on slip-
gers are strongly recommended to buck-
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
pery surfaces.
le their seat belts. In a rollover crash, an
vehicle equipped with ABS.
unbelted person is more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt. There are
steps that a driver can make to reduce
the risk of a rollover. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers,
do not load your roof rack with heavy
cargo, and never modify your vehicle in
any way.
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Rocking the vehicle
WARNING - Rollover
WARNING
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free
As with other Multi Purpose Vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the
(MPV), failure to operate this vehi-
designed to provide safe ride and
steering wheel right and left to clear the
cle correctly may result in loss of
handling capability. Do not use a
area around your front wheels. Then, shift
control, an accident or vehicle
size and type of tire and wheel that
back and forth between 1st (First) and R
rollover.
is different from the one that is
(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with a
•
Utility vehicles have a significant-
originally installed on your vehicle.
manual transaxle or R (Reverse) and any
ly higher rollover rate than other
It can affect the safety and perform-
forward gear in vehicles equipped with an
types of vehicles.
ance of your vehicle, which could
automatic transaxle. Do not race the
•
Specific design characteristics
lead to steering failure or rollover
engine, and spin the wheels as little as
(higher ground clearance, nar-
and serious injury. When replacing
possible. If you are still stuck after a few
rower track, etc.) give this vehicle
the tires, be sure to equip all four
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow
a higher center of gravity than
tires with the tire and wheel of the
vehicle to avoid engine overheating and
ordinary vehicles.
same size, type, tread, brand and
possible damage to the transaxle.
load-carrying capacity. If you never-
•
A MPV is not designed for cor-
theless decide to equip your vehi-
nering at the same speeds as
CAUTION
cle with any tire/wheel combination
conventional vehicles.
Prolonged rocking may cause
not recommended by Kia for off
•
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt
engine over-heating, transaxle dam-
road driving, it is recommended not
maneuvers.
age or failure, and tire damage.
use these tires for highway driving.
•
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more like-
ly to die than a person wearing a
seat belt. Make sure everyone in
the vehicle is properly buckled
up.
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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 (if equipped) should be
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turned OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.
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
Ideally, corners should always be taken
are some important tips to remember:
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
• Slow down and keep more distance
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
these suggestions, tire wear will be held
between you and other vehicles, as it
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
to a minimum.
may be more difficult to see at night,
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
especially in areas where there may
people or objects are anywhere
not be any street lights.
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
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•
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
• Turn on your headlights to make it easi-
from other driver's headlights.
er for others to see you.
•
Keep your headlights clean and prop-
• Driving too fast through large puddles
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
can affect your brakes. If you must go
with the automatic headlight aiming
through puddles, try to drive through
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
them slowly.
headlights will make it much more diffi-
• If you believe you may have gotten your
cult to see at night.
brakes wet, apply them lightly while
•
Avoid staring directly at the headlights
driving until normal braking operation
of oncoming vehicles. You could be
returns.
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
Driving in flooded areas
just to the darkness.
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Avoid driving through flooded areas
Driving in the rain
unless you are sure the water is no high-
Rain and wet roads can make driving dan-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
gerous, especially if you’re not prepared
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
for the slick pavement. Here are a few
adequate stopping distance because
things to consider when driving in the rain:
brake performance may be affected.
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
After driving through water, dry the
see and will increase the distance need-
brakes by gently applying them several
ed to stop your vehicle, so slow down.
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
• Keep your windshield wiping equipment
in good shape. Replace your windshield
Driving off-road
wiper blades when they show signs of
Drive carefully off-road because your
streaking or missing areas on the wind-
vehicle may be damaged by rocks of
shield.
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
• If your tires are not in good condition,
off-road conditions where you are going
making a quick stop on wet pavement
to drive before you begin driving.
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
good shape.
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Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
WARNING
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
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
oil.
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Drive belt
Always check 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 “Tires
and wheels” in section 8.
•
Driving on tires with no or insuffi-
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cient tread is dangerous. Worn-
Highway driving
out tires can result in loss of
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
Tires
and even death. Worn-out tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
should be replaced as soon as
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
possible and should never be
will result in overheating and possible
used for driving. Always check
failure of the tires.
the tire tread before driving your
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which
car. For further information and
may result in reduced traction or tire fail-
tread limits, refer to “Tires and
ure.
wheels” in section 7.
✽ NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
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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 car. Furthermore, speeding,
roads may not be as high as your vehi-
rapid acceleration, sudden brake appli-
cle's original equipment tires. You should
cations, and sharp turns are potentially
drive cautiously even when the roads are
very hazardous practices.
clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-
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During deceleration, use engine braking
imum speed recommendations.
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
More weather conditions of winter result
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
in greater wear and other problems. To
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
WARNING - Snow tire size
minimize winter driving problem, you
cient distance between the vehicle in
Snow tires should be equivalent in
should follow these suggestions:
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
apply the brake gently. It should be noted
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety
that installing tire chains on the tire will
and handling of your vehicle may
provide a greater driving force, but will
be adversely affected.
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
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chains to come loose from the
WARNING
tire. Make sure the snow chains
- Mounting chains
Tire chains
are SAE class “S” certified.
When mounting snow chains, park
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
•
Always check chain installation
the vehicle on level ground away
thinner, they can be damaged by mount-
for proper mounting after driving
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
ing some types of snow chains on them.
approximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to
Hazard Warning flashers and place
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
chains if they are loose.
able. Always place the vehicle in P
equipped with aluminum wheels; snow
(Park), apply the parking brake and
chains may cause damage to the wheels.
turn off the engine before installing
If snow chains must be used, use wire-
snow chains.
type chains with a thickness of less than
15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your vehicle
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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Driving your vehicle
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 section 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 in section
7.
Check spark plugs and ignition
the vehicle to bounce.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
system
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
•
Avoid sharp turns or locked-
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
for the temperatures anticipated during
wheel braking.
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
the winter.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
Check battery and cables
CAUTION
worn or damaged in any way.
Winter puts additional burdens on the
•
Chains that are the wrong size or
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
improperly installed can damage
tery and cables as described in section
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
7. We recommend that the level of
pension, body and wheels.
charge in your battery be checked by an
•
Stop driving and retighten the
authorized Kia dealer.
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
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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
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
accordance with instructions on the con-
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 car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
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