Kia K900: Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions:
- Snowy or Icy conditions
- Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
- Check battery and cables
- Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
- Check spark plugs and ignition system
- To keep locks from freezing
- Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
- Don't let your parking brake freeze
- Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
- Carry emergency equipment
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may r ...
Snowy or Icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and ...
See also:
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
Rotate tires
Inspect air cleaner filter
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
Inspect fuel tank air filter
Inspect vacuum hose
Inspect re ...
Certification label
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross Ve ...
Air ventilation seat
The air ventilation is provided to cool the seats during hot weather by blowing
air through small vent holes on the surface of the seats and seatbacks.
While the engine is running, press the swit ...