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WARNING
n
Tire chains
•
The use of the AutoSock
®
(fabric
snow chain) may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
• Do not exceed 30 km/h or the Au‐
toSock
®
(fabric snow chain) manu‐
facturer’s recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the ve‐
hicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking.
CAUTION
•
The AutoSock
®
(fabric snow chain)
that are the wrong size or improp‐
erly installed can damage your ve‐
hicle's brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
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• Stop driving and retighten the Au‐
toSock
®
(fabric snow chain) any
time you hear them hitting the ve‐
hicle.
❈
AutoSock
®
is a Registered trade‐
mark of AutoSock
®
.
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quali‐
ty ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys‐
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule on
page 7-28. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freez‐
ing point is sufficient for the tempera‐
tures anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described on
page 7-45. Have the level of charge in
your battery checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
Recommendations on page 8-10. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, Kia recommends to consult
an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described
on page 7-28 and replace them if nec‐
essary. Also check all ignition wiring and
components to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
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5
Driving your vehicle
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