Kia Optima: 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 distance
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 condition, 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 puddles 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.
Because night driving presents 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
ma ...
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 perf ...
See also:
Battery Recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calciumbased battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example,
the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehi ...
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or related fuse is
blown, you must reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and close the sunr ...
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any ...