Kia Optima: 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 between 1 (First) and R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle or R (Reverse) and any forward gear in vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the engine, and spin the wheels as little as possible. If you are still stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine overheating and possible damage to the transaxle, transfer case (if equipped), or differential.
✽ NOTICE
Prolonged rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle or transfer case (if equipped) damage or failure, and tire damage.
WARNING - Spinning Tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially at speeds more than 35 mph (56 km/h). Spinning the wheels at high speeds when the vehicle is stationary could cause a tire to overheat, explode and injure bystanders.
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoi ...
Driving at Night
Because night driving presents many more hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it ma ...
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General
1.
Basically, all measurements in
this manual are taken with a tracking gauge.
2.
When a measuring tape is used,
check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or ...
Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your whe ...
Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
After replacement or reinstallation procedure of the valve body assembly, ...