Kia Sportage: 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 may
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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 perf ...
Other Information:
Front Driveshaft: Components and Components Location
Components
1. Front driveshaft (LH)2. inner shaft3. Front driveshaft (RH)
1. Split pin2. Castle nut3. washer4. BJ assembly5. Clip A6. BJ boot band7. BJ boot8. Dynamic damper band9. Dynamic d ...
Changing tires
1.Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
2.Place the transaxle shift lever in R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park)
with automatic transaxle.
3.Activate the hazard w ...