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
...
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: Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended
that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorr ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake pedal
while driving, emergency braking is possible
by pulling up and holding the EPB
switch. Braking is possible only while you
are holding the EPB switch.
WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency s ...