Kia Optima: Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly.
Jack and tools
The spare tire, jack, jack handle and
wheel lug nut wrench are stored in
the luggage compartment.
Remove the luggage under tray out
of the way to reach the equipment.
(1) Jack handle
(2) ...
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or
P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard wa ...
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Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized Kia ...
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 ...
Installation
1.
Install the multimedia jack.
2.
Connect the multimedia jack connector.
3.
Install the console upper cover.
4.
Install the shift lever knob. ...