Kia Optima: Driving at Night
Because night driving presents many more hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to remember:
- 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.
- Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more difficult to see at night.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to readjust
to the darkness.
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 betwe ...
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 ...
See also:
ESC OFF Switch. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The ESC OFF switch is for the
user to turn off the ESC system.
2.
The ESC OFF lamp is on when ESC
OFF switch is engaged.
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Removal
1.
Remove the radiator grill upper
cover.(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper")
2.
Remove the mounting nut and disconnect
the horn connector (B), then ...
Installation
1.
Install the start/stop button.
2.
Install the crash pad lower panel.
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