Kia Optima: Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodically check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components is not obstructed.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the ...
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather
you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
...
See also:
Welcome light (if equipped)
When all the doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come
on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
Without smart key system
- When the door unlock butto ...
Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull up the lever. ...
Aux, USB and iPod®* port
If your vehicle has an aux and/or USB(universal serial bus) port or iPod® port,
you can use an aux port to connect audio devices and an USB port to plug in an USB
and also an iPod® port to plug ...