2006 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Driving tips
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When  hazardous driving  conditions  are
encountered  such  as  water, snow,  ice,
mud,  sand,   or  similar  hazards,   follow
these suggestions:
•  If  stalled in  snow,  mud, or  sand,  use     Rocking the vehicle
second   gear.  Accelerate    slowly   to
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 between 1 (First) and
R (Reverse)  in vehicles equipped with  a
manual transaxle or R (Reverse) and any
forward  gear  in vehicles  equipped  with
an automatic  transaxle. Do not  race the
engine, and  spin the  wheels as  little as
possible. If you are  still stuck after a  few
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow
vehicle to  avoid engine overheating  and
possible damage to the transaxle.
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use  sand,  rock   salt,  tire  chains,  or
other non-slip material  under the drive
wheels to provide traction when stalled
in ice, snow, or mud.
Drive  cautiously  and  allow extra  dis-
tance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in braking or
steering.
When  braking  with   non-ABS  brakes
pump the  brake pedal with  a light  up-
and-down  motion  until  the  vehicle  is
stopped.
WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting   with   an   automatic
transaxle, while driving  on slippery
surfaces  can   cause  an   accident.
The  sudden  change  in  tire  speed
could  cause  the  tires  to  skid.  Be
careful when  downshifting on  slip-
pery surfaces.
CAUTION - ABS
Do not  pump the  brake pedal on  a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
NOTICE
Prolonged  rocking   may  cause   engine
over-heating, transaxle  damage or  fail-
ure, and tire damage.
WARNING - Spinning  tires
Do not  spin  the wheels,  especially
at  speeds  more  than 56  km/h  (35
mph). Spinning  the wheels  at high
speeds when the vehicle  is station-
ary could  cause a  tire to  overheat,
explode and injure bystanders.
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Product Specification
CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2006
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