Kia Optima: If You Have a Flat Tire
The spare tire, tool bag, jack and jack handle are stored in the trunk compartment. Move the carpeting out of the way to reach this equipment.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effective when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand or
similar substances that prevent the vehicle from being driven out under its own
power.
Remove the soil and sand, ...
To remove the jack
Turn the jack socket counterclockwise. ...
See also:
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the ventilation hose (A) from the fuel
tank air filter. ...
Overloading
WARNING - Weight Rating
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
for your vehicle are on the manufacturer’s label attached to the driver’s door.
Exceedi ...
Bright-Metal Maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preser ...