Driving My KIA Sedona

Your KIA Sedona's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your KIA Sedona as economically as possible, use the following driving suggestions to help save money in both fuel and repairs: Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the KIA Sedona engine is running smoothly, begin driving. Remember, KIA Sedona engine warm-up may take a little longer on cold days. Save fuel by accelerating slowly after stopping. Keep the KIA Sedona engine in tune and follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule. This will increase the life of all KIA Sedona parts and lower your operating costs. Do not use the KIA Sedona air conditioner unnecessarily. Slow down when driving on rough roads. For longer tire life and better fuel economy, always keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. Maintain a safe distance from other cars to avoid sudden stops. This will reduce wear on KIA Sedona brake linings and pads. Driving in such a way will also save fuel because extra fuel is required to accelerate back to driving speed. Do not carry unnecessary weight in the KIA Sedona. Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause needless wear, possible damage to the brakes, and poor fuel economy. Improper wheel alignment results in faster tire wear and lower fuel economy. Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy. Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of this loss, slow down when driving in these conditions. Keeping a KIA Sedona in good operating condition is important both for economy and safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia dealer perform scheduled inspections and maintenance. KIA Sedona engine off during motion Never turn the KIA Sedona engine off to coast down hills or anytime the KIA Sedona is in motion. The power steering and power brakes will not function properly without the KIA Sedona engine running. Instead, keep the KIA Sedona engine on and downshift to an appropriate gear for KIA Sedona engine braking effect. In addition, turning off the ignition while driving could engage the steering wheel lock resulting in loss of KIA Sedona steering which could cause serious injury or death. Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoid sudden movements in braking or steering. When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light up and- down motion until the KIA Sedona is stopped.  If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the drive wheels. Use sand, rock salt or other non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud. Rocking the KIA Sedona If it is necessary to rock the KIA Sedona 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 between R (Reverse) and any forward gear in KIA Sedonas equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the KIA Sedona engine, and spin the wheels as little as possible. If you are still stuck after a few tries, have the KIA Sedona pulled out by a tow KIA Sedona to avoid KIA Sedona engine overheating and possible damage to the transaxle. Downshifting with an automatic transaxle, while driving on slippery surfaces can cause an accident. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Be careful when downshifting on slippery surfaces. If your KIA Sedona becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the KIA Sedona free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the KIA Sedona. During the rocking operation 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 cars, 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 KIA Sedonas 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. Driving in the rain 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 will make it harder to see and will increase the distance needed to stop your KIA Sedona, so slow down. Keep your KIA Sedona windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace your KIA Sedona windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield. If your KIA Sedona tires are not in good condition, making a quick stop on wet pavement can cause a skid and possibly lead to an accident. Be sure your KIA Sedona tires are in good shape. Turn on your KIA Sedona headlights to make it easier for others to see you. Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go through puddles, try to drive through them slowly. If you believe you may have gotten your KIA Sedona brakes wet, apply them lightly while driving until normal braking operation returns. KIA Sedona Driving in flooded areas Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected. After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the KIA Sedona is moving slowly. the KIA Sedona may suddenly move We recommend that you carry KIA Sedona emergency equipment, including a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small shovel and jumper cables. Make sure you have sufficient ethylene- glycol coolant in the radiator. Check the KIA Sedona battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in excellent condition to provide enough winter starting power. Make sure the KIA Sedona engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather. Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage. Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid. (Do not use KIA Sedona engine coolant antifreeze.) Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. When parking, shift to P (Park) with an automatic transaxle and block the KIA Sedona rear wheels. Snow tires If you mount KIA Sedona snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original KIA Sedona tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your KIA Sedona’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your KIA Sedona's original equipment tires. You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear. Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations. Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use. forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.