Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / Smooth cornering

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 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 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Air cleaner (Kappa 1.0L MPI(Gasoline,FFV), Kappa 1.2L MPI(Gasoline))


Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed. You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element. Clean the filter by using compressed air. 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and remove the air cleaner hose. 2. Wipe t ...

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual: Emergency Signal System


Description and operation Description Introduction of quick brake warning system (ESS) In case of quick brake by driver, the brake lamp or turn signal is blinked to warn against the vehicle at rear. 1. Basic function (Blinking the brake lamp/emergency lamp) – ...

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