Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / Driving in the rain

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 will make it harder to
see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
- Keep your windshield wiping equipment
in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
- If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly
lead to an accident. Be sure your tires
are in good shape.
- Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
- Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to drive
through them slowly.
- If you believe you may have gotten
your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking operation
returns.
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 ...
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 stoppi ...
Other information:
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Make this adjustment before you start
driving.
WARNING
Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision through the rear
window.
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Repair procedures
Hub nut tightening sequence
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a torqu ...