Kia Optima: Power Antenna
The antenna will automatically be extended when the radio power switch is turned “ON” while the ignition key is either in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The antenna will automatically be retracted and stored when either the radio power switch is turned “OFF” or the ignition key is set to the “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Before turning on the radio while stopped, make sure that no one is near the antenna.
✽ NOTICE
- Before entering an automatic car wash, be sure that the antenna is retracted and stored.
- If the antenna is dirty, be sure to clean it before turning off the radio or the vehicle engine in order to prevent jamming the antenna.
Manual Antenna
Your car uses a manual stainless steel antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals. Pull up the antenna using your fingers, as shown in the drawing.
✽ NOTICE
Before entering an au ...
Glass antenna
When the radio power switch is turned on while the ignition key is in either
the “ON” or “ACC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear wi ...
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Using the screwdriver, remove
the side cover (A).
3.
Loosen the mounting screw and
the ...
Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem ...
Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correc ...