Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / Driving in flooded areas, Driving off-road
Driving in flooded areas
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
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
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 wi ...
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
whi ...
Other information:
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying
greater force to the brake pedal than
you normall ...
The cruise control system allows you to
program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without pressing the accelerator
pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 30 km/h
(20 mph).
WARNING
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the instr ...