Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 371

Vehicle driving controls
accidents, injuries, and even death. For proper tire pressures, refer to "Tires and wheels"
on page 10-6.
僅 Always check the tire tread before driving your vehicle. Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out tires should be replaced as soon as possible. For further
information and tread limits, refer to "Tires and wheels" on page 9-19.
Coolant and high voltage battery
Driving at higher speeds on the highway consumes more electric energy and is less effi-
cient than driving at a slower, more moderate speed. Maintain a moderate speed in order
to conserve electric energy when driving on the highway.
Be sure to check both the coolant level and the electric energy level before driving.
Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions:
* Snow tires and tire chains for the national language (Icelandic), see the Appendix.
Precautions
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle's standard tires. Otherwise,
the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure the snow chains are the correct size and type for your tires. Incorrect snow
chains can cause damage to the vehicle body and suspension and may not be covered
by your vehicle manufacturer warranty. Also, the snow chain connecting hooks may be
damaged from contacting vehicle components causing the snow chains to come loose
from the tire.
僅 Always check chain installation for proper mounting after driving approximately 0.5 to 1
km (0.3 to 0.6 miles) to ensure safe mounting. Retighten or remount the chains if they
are loose.
Overview
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires of the size and type equivalent to the
tires originally installed. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle. Furthermore, speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use vehicle braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur. You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the one in front. Also, apply the brake gently. Note that install-
ing tire chains on the tires will provide greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids.
Summer tires
僅 Summer tires are used to maximize the driving performance on dry roads.
Winter driving
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