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:
SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenancefree and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, when
you turn the ignition on, or continuou ...
Smart key functions
Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors (and tailgate).
Also, you may start the engine. Refer to the following, for more details.
Locking
Pressing the button of the fro ...