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Driving your vehicle
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking.
CAUTION
Tire chains
• Chains that are the wrong size
or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body and wheels.
• Stop driving and retighten the
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the
cooling system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 8.
Before winter, have your coolant
tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the
temperatures anticipated during the
winter.
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Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens
on the battery system. Visually
inspect the battery and cables as
described in section 8. Have the level
of charge in your battery checked
by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter
weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See section 9 for
recommendations. If you aren't
sure what weight oil you should
use, Kia recommends to consult
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 8 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If
a lock is covered with ice, squirt it
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