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.
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 ...
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 ...
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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
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Installation
1.
Remove ignition key from the
vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable
from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
3.
Install the ancho ...