Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
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• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use
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Hazardous driving conditions
second gear. Accelerate slowly to Rocking the vehicle
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
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 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.
•
Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip
material under the drive wheels to pro-
vide traction when stalled in ice, snow,
or mud.
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•
•
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
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
Prolonged
rocking
may
cause
engine over-heating, transaxle dam-
age or failure, and tire damage.
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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