Vehicle driving controls
• Rear wheel drive vehicle moves the rear wheel as a power source. Thus, snow
chains must be mounted to rear tyres.
• All wheel drive vehicle must mount snow chains to rear tyres only. In this situation,
minimise the driving distance in order to prevent damage to the all-wheel drive sys
tem.
• After mounting snow chains, drive slowly. If you hear noise caused by chains con
tacting the body, slow down until the noise stops and remove the chain as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads to prevent damage.
• Chains of the wrong size or which are improperly installed can damage your ve
hicle's brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Therefore, when installing snow
chains, follow the manufacturer's instructions and mount them as tightly possible.
Drive slowly with chains installed, staying under 30 km/h (20 mph).
• Install tyre chains that meet the specifications of each tyre size to prevent damage
your vehicle.
◦ All of tyres use fabric snow chain.
CAUTION
• Make sure the snow chains are the correct size and type for your tyres. 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 connect
ing hooks may be damaged from contacting vehicle components causing the snow
chains to come loose from the tyre.
• 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 authorised 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 win
dow washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is available from an authorised 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.
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