Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 373

Vehicle driving controls
僅 Rear wheel drive vehicle moves the rear wheel as a power source. Thus, snow chains
must be mounted to rear tires.
僅 All wheel drive vehicle must mount snow chains to rear tires only. In this situation, mini-
mize the driving distance in order to prevent damage to the all-wheel drive system.
僅 After mounting snow chains, drive slowly. If you hear noise caused by chains contacting
the body, slow down until the noise stops and remove the chain as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads to prevent damage.
僅 Chains of the wrong size or which are improperly installed can damage your vehicle's
brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Therefore, when installing snow chains, fol-
low the manufacturer's instructions and mount them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
with chains installed, staying under 30 km/h (20 mph).
僅 Install tire chains that meet the specifications of each tire size to prevent damage your
vehicle.
- All of tires use fabric snow chain.
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.
Check the battery and cables
Winter places additional burden 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 visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
To keep the locks from freezing
To keep the vehicle's locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key openings. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to
remove the ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a
heated key. Handle the heated key with care to avoid injury.
Use an approved window washer anti-freeze for the window washer
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 container. Window
washer anti-freeze is available from an authorized Kia dealer/service partner and most
auto parts outlets. Do not use coolant or other types of anti-freeze as these may damage
the paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions, your parking brake can freeze in the applied position. 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. If there is risk of the parking brake freezing, temporarily
apply it with the P (Park) gear position selected. Block the rear wheels in advance as well
so that the vehicle cannot roll. Then, release the parking brake.
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