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
ma ...
See also:
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being
driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil an ...
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1. Front bracket
2. Stop ring
3. Stopper
4. Overrun clutch assembly
5. Internal gear assembly
6. Lever
7. Lever stop
8. Magnet switch assembly
9. Driv ...
Withheld alarm
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid is opened
with either the key or the transmitter.
However, if the trunk lid is not opened completely within two seconds after unlo ...