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 your brakes may have become wet, apply them lightly while
driving until normal braking operation returns.
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 ma ...
We recommend that you carry emergency equipment, including tire chains,
a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel and jumper cables.
Make sure you ...
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accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with the cruise control operation
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Airbag Warning Label (sunvisor)
To remind you of the dangers of the airbag, airbag warning labels which are now
required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are
adhered to the driver’s and passen ...
Rear Window Defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear window. The ignition switch must be on for the defroster
to operate.
To activate the ...