Kia Optima: Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
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 ...
Driving at night
Because night driving presents 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
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Removal and Installation
1.
Loosen the drain plug, and then
drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed.
2.
Remove the drive belt (A) after
turning the drive belt te ...
Replacement
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel
and tire from front hub.
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Dimensions Projected
1.
These are the dimensions
measured when the measurement points are projected from the vehicle's surface,
and are the reference dimensions used for used for body alterations ...