僅 Use Approved Window Washer Anti-Freeze In System; 僅 Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze - Kia Picanto Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner and most auto parts out-
lets. Do not use engine coolant or other
types of anti-freeze as these may dam-
age the paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. When there is the risk
that your parking brake may freeze,
temporarily apply it with the shift lever in
P (Automatic Transmission) or N (for
Automated Manual Transmission) or in
first or reverse gear (for Manual Trans-
mission /Automated Manual Transmis-
sion). Also, block the rear wheels in
advance, so the vehicle may not roll.
Then, release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tyre
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Drive your vehicle when water
vapour condenses and accumu-
lates inside the exhaust pipes
When the vehicle is stopped for a long
time in winter whilst the engine is run-
ning, water vapour may condense and
accumulate inside the exhaust
pipes.Water in the exhaust pipes may
cause noise, etc., but it is drained driving
at medium to high speed.
Winter driving
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