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.
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 ma ...
Winter Driving
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 ...
See also:
Distance to Service
To enter the "Distance to Service" mode, press the TRIP button for less than
1 second.
Engine Oil(Tire Rotation) Service Required
1. If service is required, the message will be dis ...
Power Steering
Power steering uses energy from the engine to assist you in steering the vehicle.
If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle
may still be steered, but it ...
Easy access function
With the shift lever in the P position, the system will move the driver's seat
automatically as follows.
Without smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the igniti ...