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Driving your vehicle

Winter driving

NOTICE

More severe weather conditions of win-

Tyre chains are not legal in all countries.

ter result in greater wear and other

Check the country laws before fitting

problems. To minimise winter driving

tyre chains.

problem, you should follow these sug-

gestions:

Snow tyres

If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle,

make sure they are radial tyres of the

same size and load range as the original

tyres. Mount snow tyres on all four

wheels to balance your vehicle’s han-

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dling in all weather conditions. Keep in

* Snow tyres and tyre chains for the

mind that the traction provided by snow

national language (Icelandic) see the

tyres on dry roads may not be as high as

Appendix to chapter 10.

your vehicle's original equipment

Snowy or icy conditions

should drive cautiously even

when the roads are clear. Check with the

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

tyre dealer for maximum speed recom-

may be necessary to use snow tyres or

mendations.

to install tyre chains on your tyres. If

snow tyres are needed, it is necessary to

WARNING

select tyres equivalent in size and type

Snow tyre size

of the original equipment tyres. Failure

to do so may adversely affect the safety

Snow tyres should be equivalent in size

and handling of your car. Furthermore,

and type to the vehicle's standard tyres.

speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden

Otherwise, the safety and handling of

brake applications, and sharp turns are

your vehicle may be adversely affected.

potentially very hazardous practices.

Do not install studded tyres without first

During deceleration, use engine braking

checking local, state and municipal reg-

to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-

ulations for possible restrictions against

cations on snowy or icy roads may cause

their use.

skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-

cient distance between the vehicle in

operation in front and your vehicle. Also,

apply the brake gently. It should be

noted that installing tyre chains on the

tyre will provide a greater driving force,

but will not prevent side skids.

Driving your vehicle

Winter driving

Tyre chains

the steering wheel fully to one side)

when driving the vehicle. (If you are

making a full turn, drive with the

speed below 10km/h.)

NOTICE

僅 For except Europe

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If your vehicle has 185/55R15 or 195/

Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are

45R16 size tyres, do not use tyre

thinner, they can be damaged by

chains; they can damage your vehicle

mounting some types of snow chains on

(wheel, suspension and body).

them. Therefore, the use of snow tyres is

僅 For Europe

recommended instead of snow chains.

If your vehicle has 185/55R15 or 195/

Do not mount tyre chains on vehicles

45R16 size tyres, you are able to use

equipped with aluminium wheels; snow

tyre chains.

chains may cause damage to the

wheels. If snow chains must be used, use

wire-type chains with a thickness of less

Chain installation

than 15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your

vehicle caused by improper snow chain

When installing chains, follow the manu-

use is not covered by your vehicle man-

facturer's instructions and mount them

ufacturers warranty.

as tightly as you can. Drive slowly with

chains installed. If you hear the chains

Install tyre chains only on the front tyres.

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

CAUTION

tighten them. If they still make contact,

slow down until it stops. Remove the

僅 Make sure the snow chains are the

chains as soon as you begin driving on

correct size and type for your tyres.

cleared roads.

Incorrect snow chains can cause dam-

age to the vehicle body and suspen-

WARNING

sion and may not be covered by your

Mounting chains

vehicle manufacturer warranty. Also,

the snow chain connecting hooks may

When mounting snow chains, park the

be damaged from contacting vehicle

vehicle on level ground away from traf-

components causing the snow chains

fic. Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning

to come loose from the tyre. Make

flashers and place a triangular emer-

sure the snow chains are SAE class “S”

gency warning device behind the vehicle

certified.

if available. Always place the vehicle in P

(Park), apply the parking brake and turn

僅 Always check chain installation for

off the engine before installing snow

proper mounting after driving approx-

chains.

imately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to 0.6 miles)

to ensure safe mounting. Retighten or

remount the chains if they are loose.

僅 Even with the appropriate chain

installed, do not make a full turn(turn

Driving your vehicle

Winter driving

Check battery and cables

WARNING

Winter puts additional burdens on the

Tyre chains

battery system. Visually inspect the bat-

僅 The use of chains may adversely

tery and cables as described in section

affect vehicle handling.

8. Have the level of charge in your bat-

僅 Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph) or

tery checked by a professional work-

the chain manufacturer’s recom-

shop. Kia recommends to visit an

mended speed limit, whichever is

authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

lower.

Change to "winter weight" oil if

僅 Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

necessary

holes, sharp turns, and other road

In some climates it is recommended that

hazards, which may cause the vehicle

a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be

to bounce.

used during cold weather. See section 9

僅 Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheel

for recommendations. If you aren't sure

braking.

what weight oil you should use, Kia rec-

ommends to consult an authorised Kia

CAUTION

dealer/service partner.

僅 Chains that are the wrong size or

Check spark plugs and ignition

improperly installed can damage your

system

vehicle's brake lines, suspension,

Inspect your spark plugs as described in

body and wheels.

section 8 and replace them if necessary.

僅 Stop driving and retighten the chains

Also check all ignition wiring and compo-

any time you hear them hitting the

nents to be sure they are not cracked,

vehicle.

worn or damaged in any way.

To keep locks from freezing

Use high quality ethylene glycol

coolant

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt

an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine

Your vehicle is delivered with high qual-

into the key opening. If a lock is covered

ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling

with ice, squirt it with an approved de-

system. It is the only type of coolant that

icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is

should be used because it helps prevent

frozen internally, you may be able to

corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-

thaw it out by using a heated key. Han-

cates the water pump and prevents

dle the heated key with care to avoid

freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish

injury.

your coolant in accordance with the

maintenance schedule in section 8.

Before winter, have your coolant tested

to assure that its freezing point is suffi-

cient for the temperatures anticipated

during the winter.

Driving your vehicle

Winter driving

Use approved window washer

emergency equipment. Some of the

anti-freeze in system

items you may want to carry include tyre

chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,

To keep the water in the window washer

emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper

system from freezing, add an approved

cables, window scraper, gloves, ground

window washer anti-freeze solution in

cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.

accordance with instructions on the con-

tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is

Drive your vehicle when water

available from an authorised Kia dealer/

vapour condenses and accumu-

service partner and most auto parts out-

lates inside the exhaust pipes

lets. Do not use engine coolant or other

When the vehicle is stopped for a long

types of anti-freeze as these may dam-

time in winter whilst the engine is run-

age the paint finish.

ning, water vapour may condense and

Don't let your parking brake

accumulate inside the exhaust

freeze

in the exhaust pipes may

cause noise, etc., but it is drained driving

Under some conditions your parking

at medium to high speed.

brake can freeze in the engaged posi-

tion. This is most likely to happen when

there is an accumulation of snow or ice

around or near the rear brakes or if the

brakes are wet. When there is the risk

that your parking brake may freeze,

temporarily apply it with the shift lever in

P (Automatic Transmission) or N (for

Automated Manual Transmission) or in

first or reverse gear (for Manual Trans-

mission /Automated Manual Transmis-

sion). Also, block the rear wheels in

advance, so the vehicle may not roll.

Then, release the parking brake.

Don't let ice and snow accumu-

late underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice

can build up under the fenders and

interfere with the steering. When driving

in severe winter conditions where this

may happen, you should periodically

check underneath the car to be sure the

movement of the front wheels and the

steering components is not obstructed.

Carry emergency equipment

Depending on the severity of the

weather, you should carry appropriate

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