Kia Sportage: Special driving conditions / 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.
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 he ...
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 mak ...
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Description
If the Gasoline Engine Control system components (sensors, ECM, injector, etc.)
fail, interruption to the fuel supply or failure to supply the proper amount
of fuel for various engine operating conditions will result. The following situations
may be encountered. ...
Components
1. Balance shaft chain guide
2. Balance shaft chain
3. Balance shaft chain tensioner arm
4. Balance shaft chain tensioner
5. Balance shaft chain sprocket
6. Balance shaft module (BSM)
7. Oil pan
8. Oil filter brac ...