Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 425

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high speeds when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary could cause a tire to over‐
heat which could result in tire dam‐
age that may injure bystanders.
NOTICE
The ESC system should be turned
OFF prior to rockinþ the vehicle.
WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
moving it forward and backward. Do
not attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the ve‐
hicle. During the rocking operation
the vehicle may suddenly move for‐
ward or backward as it becomes un‐
stuck, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
Smooth cornering
Avoid brakinþ or þear chanþinþ in cor‐
ners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under þentle acceleration. Iý you ýollow
these suþþestions, tire wear will be
held to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because niþht drivinþ presents more
hazards than drivinþ in the dayliþht,
here are some important tips to re‐
member:
• Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more diýýicult to see at niþht,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street liþhts.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
þlare ýrom other driver's headliþhts.
• Keep your headliþhts clean and prop‐
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headliþht aiminþ
ýeature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headliþhts will make it much more
diýýicult to see at niþht.
• Avoid starinþ directly at the head‐
liþhts oý oncominþ vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will
take several seconds ýor your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make drivinþ
danþerous, especially iý you re not pre‐
pared ýor the slick pavement. Here are
a ýew thinþs to consider when drivinþ in
the rain:
• A heavy rainýall will make it harder to
see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
• Keep your windshield wipinþ equip‐
ment in þood shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show siþns oý streakinþ or missinþ
areas on the windshield.
• Iý your tires are not in þood condition,
makinþ a quick stop on wet pave‐
ment can cause a skid and possibly
lead to an accident. Be sure your tires
are in þood shape.
• Turn on your headliþhts to make it
easier ýor others to see you.
• Drivinþ too ýast throuþh larþe pud‐
dles can aýýect your brakes. Iý you
must þo throuþh puddles, try to drive
throuþh them slowly.
• Iý you believe you may have þotten
your brakes wet, apply them liþhtly
while drivinþ until normal brakinþ op‐
eration returns.
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