Driving your vehicle
Winter driving
mended lubricants and capacities" on
page 8-7. If you aren't sure what weight
oil you should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. If there is a risk the park
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ing brake may freeze, temporarily apply
it with the gear in P (Park). Also, block
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
"Scheduled maintenance service" on
page 7-9 and replace them if necessary.
the rear wheels in advance, so the vehi
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cle may not roll. Then release the park
ing brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu
late underneath
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Also check all ignition wiring and compo
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
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Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the vehicle to be sure
the movement of the front wheels and
the steering components is not
obstructed.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Han
dle the heated key with care to avoid
injury.
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Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tire
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized Kia dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paint
finish.
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Do not place objects or materials
in the engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the
engine compartment may cause an
engine failure or combustion, because
they may block the engine cooling. Such
damage will not be covered by the man
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Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi
ufacturer's warranty.
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