Driving Your Vehicle

Winter Driving

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Severe winter weather causes increased wear and other problems. To minimize winter driving problems, follow these recommendations:

WARNING - Driving on Summer Tires

Summer tires are designed to provide the best handling on dry roads. Specifications vary.

Do not use summer tires when temperatures are below 7 °C or when driving on snow or ice. At temperatures below 7 °C, summer tires may lose flexibility and, therefore, traction and braking performance. Replace the tires on your vehicle with winter or all-season tires of the same size as the original tires. Both types of tires are marked M+S (Mud and Snow). Using summer tires at very low temperatures may cause cracking, which will permanently damage the tire.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Stinger CK quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.