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Driving your vehicle
156 5
Winter driving
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con
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tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized Kia dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paint
finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi
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tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. When there is the risk
that your parking brake may freeze,
temporarily apply it with the shift lever in
P (Intelligent Variable Transmission/Dual
Clutch Transmission) in first or reverse
gear (for Manual Transmission). Also,
block the rear wheels in advance, so the
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the
parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu
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late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tow
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency
flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, win
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dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cov
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eralls, blanket, etc.