Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 370

Vehicle driving controls
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you are not prepared for the
slick surface.
Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
僅 A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distance needed to stop
your vehicle, so slow down.
僅 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.
僅 If your tires are not in good condition, having to stop quickly on a wet surface can cause
a skid and possibly lead to an accident. Be sure your tires are in good shape.
僅 Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
僅 Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must drive through
puddles, try to go through them slowly.
僅 If you believe you got your brakes wet, apply them lightly while driving until normal
brake operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough, your vehicle may have little or no
contact with the road surface and actually ride on the water. The best advice is to SLOW
DOWN when the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the depth of tire tread decreases, refer to"Tire
replacement" on page 9-22.
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 stopping dis-
tance as brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while
the vehicle is moving slowly.
If the brake system is wet and has reduced braking effect or frequent sounds when brak-
ing, adjust the setting for the regenerative braking to '0' speed with paddle shifter and
apply the brake pedal lightly several times. Maintain a safe distance to dry the brake sys-
tem.
Setting the regenerative braking to '0' may reduce efficiency while braking several times
for brake performance, but this is normal. The regenerative braking system will be nor-
mally operated afterwards.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the inflation pressures of the tires in accordance with their specifications. Low tire
inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires since they may provide reduced traction or fail com-
pletely.
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING
僅 Always check the tires for proper inflation before driving. Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling, loss of vehicle control, and sudden tire failure, leading to
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Special driving conditions