Snow Tyres; Winter Driving - Kia Sorento Owner's Manual

WINTER DRIVING

Severe weather conditions in the
winter result in greater wear and
other problems. To minimise the
problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or Icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tyres
or to install tyre chains on your tyres.
If snow tyres are needed, it is neces-
sary to select tyres equivalent in size
and type of the original equipment
tyres. Failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle. Furthermore,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
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potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
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 the vehicle in operation in
front and your vehicle. Also, apply
the brake gently. It should be noted
that installing tyre chains on the tyre
will provide a greater driving force,
but will not prevent side skids.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Tyre chains are not legal in all coun-
tries. Check the country laws before
fitting tyre chains.

Snow tyres

If you mount snow tyres on your vehi-
cle, make sure they are radial tyres
of the same size and load range as
the original tyres. Mount snow tyres
on all four wheels to balance your
vehicle's handling in all weather con-
ditions. Keep in mind that the traction
provided by snow tyres on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle's
speeding,
original equipment tyres. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads
are clear. Check with the tyre dealer
for maximum speed recommenda-
tions.
WARNING
Snow tyres should be equiva-
lent in size and type to the vehi-
cle's standard tyres. Otherwise,
the safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-
ed.
Do not install studded tyres without
first checking local, state and munic-
ipal regulations for possible restric-
tions against their use.
Driving your vehicle
- Snow tyre
size
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