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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Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance
of injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap belt portion should
be placed as low and snugly as possibl ...
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels al ...
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked,
and require replacement.
✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint ...