Kia Optima: Compact Spare Tire ReplacementA compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement compact spare tire should be the same size and design tire as the one provided with your new Kia and should be mounted on the same compact spare tire wheel. The compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular size wheel, and the compact spare tire wheel is not designed for mounting a regular size tire.

Tire Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceCurtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the center
pillar.
They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard seat occ ...
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate
for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door
is closed. It will also go off im ...
If the engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency
brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean ...