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:
Repair procedures
Inspection
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check
When checking the ATF level, be careful not to allow foreign substance
(like dust) to enter through the filler hole.
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The paddle shifter is available when
the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position
or the manual mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when
the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h (6.2 mph).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or do ...