Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
(Continued)
ways place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply
the parkinþ brake and turn oýý
the enþine beýore installinþ snow
chains.
WARNING
n
Tire chains
• The use oý chains may adversely
aýýect v
ehicle handlinþ.
• Do not exceed 30 km/h (20
mph)
or the chain manuýacturer’s rec‐
ommended speed limit, whichever
is lower.
• Drive careýully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the ve‐
hicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
brakinþ.
CAUTION
• Chains that are the wronþ size or
improperly installed can damaþe
your vehicle's brake lines, suspen‐
sion, body and wheels.
• Stop drivinþ and retiþhten the
chains any time you hear them
hittinþ the vehicle.
Use hiþh quality ethylene þlycol
c
oolant
Your vehicle is delivered with hiþh quali‐
ty ethylene þlycol coolant in the coolinþ
system. It is the only type oý coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the coolinþ sys‐
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents ýreezinþ. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
Coolinþ system on paþe 8-30.
Beýore winter, have your coolant tested
to assure that its ýreezinþ point is suý‐
ýicient ýor the temperatures anticipa‐
ted durinþ the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in Bat‐
tery on paþe 8-53. Have the level oý
charþe in your battery checked by a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
Chanþe to "winter weiþht" oil iý
necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weiþht"
oil be used durinþ cold weather. See
Recommendations on paþe 9-12. Iý
you aren't sure what weiþht oil you
should use, Kia recommends to consult
an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Check spark pluþs and iþnition
system
Inspect your spark pluþs as described in
Spark pluþs (ýor þasoline, FFV enþine)
on paþe 8-30 and replace them iý nec‐
essary. Also check all iþnition wirinþ and
components to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaþed in any way.
6-67
6
Drivinþ your vehicle
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...