Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas, Driving off-road
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless
you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
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 ...
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
whi ...
Other information:
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 ( ...
To reduce the possibility of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To
cancel or
return to the defogging logic,
do the following.
Automatic climate control system
...