Kia Forte: Special driving conditions / Smooth cornering, Driving at night
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration. If
you follow these suggestions, tire
wear will be held to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
- Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles,
as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
- Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's headlights.
- Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. (On vehicles not
equipped with the automatic headlight
aiming feature.) Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
- Avoid staring directly at the headlights
of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth ...
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall wi ...
Other information:
The FCA system produces warning
messages, warning alarms, and
emergency braking based on the risk
of a frontal collision, such as when a
vehicle ahead suddenly brakes.
The driver can select the initial warning
activation time in the User Settings
in the LCD display. The options for the ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Shift lever knob & boots
2. Shift lever assembly
3. Select cable
4. Shift cable
5. Retainer
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Move the shift lever to 4th ge ...