Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / Smooth cornering

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2021 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions / Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.

Rocking the vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels. Then, shift back and forth b ...

Driving at night

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 ...

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Kia Picanto JA 2017-2021 Owner's Manual: Changing tires

1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park) with automatic transaxle. 3. Activate the hazard warning flasher. 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from the ...

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2021 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Gear Rack, Linkage and Boots

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Check the steering wheel free road. (1) Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. (2) Measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels. Standard value: 30mm (1.18in.) or less ( ...