Kia Picanto: 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 ...
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 stoppi ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Drive shasft (LH) 2. Drive shaft (RH)
[RH]
1. BJ assembly 2. Clip 3. BJ boot band 4. BJ boot 5. Dynamic damper band 6. Dynamic damper 7. Shaft 8. TJ boot band 9. TJ boot 10. Spider assembly 11. Circlip 12. TJ housing 13. Circlip
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General information
Identification Number Locations
Protection Of The Vehicle
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.
The
support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of the hood
whenever you inspect ...