Get Driving your vehicle -> Special driving conditions Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2016)

Driving your vehicle

485

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions

are encountered such as water,

snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-

ards, follow these suggestions:

• Drive cautiously and allow extra

distance for braking.

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.

• When braking with non-ABS

brakes pump the brake pedal with

a light up-and-down motion until

the vehicle is stopped.

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

use second gear. Accelerate slow-

ly 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.

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 between 1st (First) and R

(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with

a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)

and any forward gear in vehicles

equipped with an automatic

transaxle. Do not race the engine,

and spin the wheels as little as pos-

sible. 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

transaxle.

The ESC system should be turned

OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

WARNING -

Downshifting

Do not downshift with an auto-

matic transaxle while driving on

slippery surfaces. The sudden

change in tire speed could

cause the tires to skid and

result in an accident.

CAUTION - Vehicle

rocking

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine overheating, transaxle

damage or failure, and tire dam-

age.

5 49

Driving your vehicle

Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in

corners, 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

remember:

• Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other vehi-

cles, as it may be more difficult to

see at night, especially in areas

where there may not be any street

lights.

OUN056051 OMC035004

WARNING - Sudden

vehicle movement

Do not attempt to rock the vehi-

cle if people or objects are near-

by. The vehicle may suddenly

move forward or backwards as

it becomes unstuck.

CAUTION - Spinning

tires

Do not spin the wheels, espe-

cially at speeds more than 35

mph (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.

Driving your vehicle

505

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-

lights.

• Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed on vehicles not

equipped with the automatic head-

light 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

prepared 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 dis-

tance needed to stop your vehicle,

so slow down.

• Keep your windshield wiping

equipment 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 condi-

tion, making a quick stop on wet

pavement 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

operation returns.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas

unless 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 sev-

eral times while the vehicle is moving

slowly.

1JBB3303

5 51

Driving your vehicle

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

possible failure of the tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires

which may result in reduced traction

or tire failure.

Never exceed the maximum tire

inflation pressure shown on the tires.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine

oil

High speed travel consumes more

fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-

get to check both the engine coolant

and engine oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may

overheat the engine.

WARNING - Under/over

inflated tires

Always check the tires for prop-

er inflation before driving.

Underinflated or overinflated

tires can cause poor handling,

loss of vehicle control, and sud-

den tire failure leading to acci-

dents, injuries, and even death.

For proper tire pressures, refer

to “Tires and wheels” in section

WARNING - Tire tread

Always check the tire tread

before driving your vehicle.

Worn-out tires can result in loss

of vehicle control. Worn-out

tires should be replaced as

soon as possible. For further

information and tread limits,

refer to "Tires and wheels" in

section 7.

Driving your vehicle -> Special driving conditions for Your Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2016)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals