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 Service & Repair Manual: Brake System

Specifications Specifications Item Specification Master cylinder Type Single Cylinder I.D. Ø 20.64 mm (0.812 in) Piston stroke 33±1 mm (1.29 ± 0.039 in) Fluid level switch Provided Brake booster Type 9" Single Boosting ratio ...

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

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage. 2. Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. ...