Kia Sportage: Driving at night/ Driving in the rain
Driving at night
![Driving at night](images/books/1538/15/index.65.jpg)
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
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
- Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's headlamps.
- Keep your headlamps clean and properly
aimed. (On vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlamp aiming
feature.) Dirty or improperly aimed
headlamps will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlamps
of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
![Driving in the rain](images/books/1538/15/index.66.jpg)
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 headlamps 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.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases,
refer to"Tires and wheels"
Highway driving
![Highway driving](images/books/1538/15/index.67.jpg)
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction or
tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING
Under/over inflated tires
Always check the tires for proper inflation
before driving. Under inflated or
overinflated tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sudden
tire failure, leading to accidents, injuries,
and even death. For proper tire pressures,
refer to "Tire specification and
pressure label"
WARNING
Tire tread
Always check the tire tread before driving
your vehicle. Worn-out tires can
result in loss of vehicle control. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as soon as possible.
For further information and tread
limits, refer to "Tires and wheels"
Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both the engine coolant and
engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.
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Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter driving,
you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or icy conditions
To dr
Wire-type
Fabric-type
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains on
them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is
recommended in
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The rain sensor (A) located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The
more it rains, the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper
stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed
Components and Components Location
Component Location
Horn switch
Horn relay (Engine room
compartment)
Horn (Low pitch)
Clock spring
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the radiator upper cover.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper")
2. Remove the bolt and d