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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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler lid opener button.
✽ NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, ta ...
Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor Description and Operation
Description
When the vehicle is turning with respect to a vertical axis
the yaw rate sensor detects the yaw rate electronically by the vibration
change of plate fork inside the yaw rate sensor. ...
IMS Power Seat Control Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the IMS control switch connector.
2.
With the power IMS control switch in each position, make sure
that continuity exists between the terminals below. If continuity ...