Kia Soul: Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions
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 braking or steering.
- When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light upand-
down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.
- If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
- Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
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