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: Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator in
sports mode
In the Sports Mode, this indicator informs
which gear is desired while driving to
save fuel.
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to
the 3rd
gear is desired (currently the shift
lever is in the 2nd or 1st gear).
: Indicates that shifting down to
the 3rd
gear is desired (curren ...
: Exterior Lamps
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off
Push the lever up or down to
switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
turn signal lamps flash three times.
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps ...