Kia Optima: Changing Tires Jacking Instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING - Changing Tires
- Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public road or highway.
- Always move the vehicle completely off the road and onto the shoulder before trying to change a tire. If you cannot find a firm, level place off the road, call a towing service company for assistance.
- Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking positions on the vehicle; never use the bumpers or any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
- The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious injury or death. Never allow any portion of your body to get beneath the vehicle while using the jack.
- Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the jack.
Make sure any children present are in a secure place away from the road and from the vehicle to be raised with the jack.
Removing the Spare Tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise. Store the tire in the reverse
order of removal.
To prevent the jack, jack handle, and tool bag from “rattling” while the vehicle
is in motion ...
Tire Replacement
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
2. For manual transaxle vehicles, shift into R (Reverse). For automatic transaxle
vehicles, shift into P (Park).
3. Activate the hazard ...
See also:
Instrument Panel Illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, the instrument panel
lights activate. This makes the instruments and controls visible in darkness. To
adjust the instrument panel illumina ...
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided i ...
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any ...