Kia Optima: Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear. Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.
WARNING - Snow Tire Size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires. Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use.
Winter Driving
We recommend that you carry emergency equipment, including tire chains,
a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel and jumper cables.
Make sure you ...
Tire Chains
Mount snow chains on your vehicle when warranted by driving conditions or required
by local laws. Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires. Install
them only on the front tires. If ...
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Side Airbag (SAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver
and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment
of side airbag by ...
Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and
deterioration.
2.
Check the front stabilizer bar
for deformation.
3.
Check the front stabilizer link
ball joint ...
Console Storage Compartment
To access the console storage compartment, pull up on the locking tab at the
forward end of the console lid and lift center console lid. ...