Kia Cee'd: Special driving conditions / 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
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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
brak ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recommended
for pregnant women to lessen the chance
of injury in an accident. When a seat belt
is used, the lap belt portion should be
placed as low and snugly as possible on
the hips, not across the abdomen. For
specific recommendations, consult a
physician.
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system
alerts the driver behind by blinking the
stop light when the vehicle is braked rapidly
and severely.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle
speed is over 55km/h and the vehicle
deceleration at greater than 7 m/s2)
The ABS ...