Kia Optima: Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
ma ...
See also:
Service Adjustment Procedure
Oil level Check
A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled services.
If an oil leak is found, perfo ...
Battery Caution Label Description
Warning / Caution Label (Cont'd)
A.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the
battery.
B.
Wear eye protection when charg ...
Removal
AVN Head Unit
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Take care not to scratch
the center fascia panel and related parts.
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