Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 535 / 776

• Keep your headlights clean and prop‐
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head‐
lights 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
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Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre‐
pared 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 equip‐
ment 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 pave‐
ment 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 pud‐
dles 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 op‐
eration returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas un‐
less 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
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slow‐
ly.
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