Weather or not
![Thanks to Kia and its corporate parent Hyundai, the family sedan segment is awash in technology that a short time ago was the exclusive domain of the luxury segments.
Kia was among the first to understand that buyers of compact and midsize family sedans would spring for amenities common among larger cars. Hence the availability of such options as heated steering wheels, high-end leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats and ventilated front seats. (Kia)](https://thumb.spokesman.com/TpKQ1fLTo8ukyeEKI1OSjvW1efI=/810x0/media.spokesman.com/photos/2014/05/17/optima_ext_1.jpg)
Seems many adults have forgotten their small children in cars lately – hot cars. And the result is deadly.
Spokane will experience hot temperatures in the following week.
What is your reminder to check for your children, pets – all those riding in your vehicle – when you turn off the ignition?
(S-R archive photo)