Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / 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
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
- Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's headlights.
- Keep your headlights clean and properly
aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights
of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will
take several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.
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 b ...
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 wi ...
Other information:
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution
of water and baking soda.
If ...
Repair procedures
Front wheel alignment
When
using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on a
level surface with the front wheels facing straight ahead. Prior
to inspectio ...