Kia Picanto: Special driving conditions / Highway driving
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.
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING
- Underinflated or overinflated tires
can cause poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and sudden tire
failure leading to accidents, injuries,
and even death. Always check
the tires for proper inflation before
driving. For proper tire pressures,
refer to “Tires and Wheels”
on page 9-06.
- Driving on tires with no or insufficient
tread is dangerous. Worn-out
tires can result in loss of vehicle
control, collisions, injury, and even
death. Worn-out tires should be
replaced as soon as possible and
should never be used for driving.
Always check the tire tread before
driving your car. For further information
and tread limits, refer to
“Tires and Wheels” on page 8-57.
Fuel - engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engine
oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
in overheating of the engine.
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 ...
More severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problem, you should follow these suggestions:
❈ Snow tires and tire chains for ...
Other information:
The TPMS malfunction indicator will illuminate
() after it blinks for approximately
1 minute when there is a problem
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
If the indicator remains illumi ...
Repair procedures
Adjustment
1. After loosening the hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the hood (B) by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2. Adjust the hood height by turning the hood overslam bumpers (C).
3. After loosening the hood latch (D) mounting bolts, adjust the latch by movin ...