Kia Optima: Special driving conditions / 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 vehicle, so slow down.
- Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace your windshield
wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield.
- If your 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 tires are in
good shape.
- Turn on your 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 brakes wet, apply them lightly while
driving until normal braking operation returns.
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,
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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
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Other information:
When the FCA is not working properly, the FCA warning light ()
will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After
the message disappears, the master warning light ()
will illuminate. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Service data
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Front Suspension
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Macpherson Strut
Shock absorber type
Gas
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