Kia Optima: Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effective when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand or similar substances that prevent the vehicle from being driven out under its own power.
- Remove the soil and sand, etc. from the front and the back of the tires.
- Place a stone or wood under the tires.
When Your Vehicle Is Being Towed By Another Vehicle Other Than a Tow Truck (in
case of an emergency)
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles should not exceed 28 mph and
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If You Have a Flat Tire
The spare tire, tool bag, jack and jack handle are stored in the trunk compartment.
Move the carpeting out of the way to reach this equipment.
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See also:
Engine Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (E/C_VFS) Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the air duct (A).
Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
3.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
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Instrument panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool provided in the
engine compartment f ...
Transaxle Control Module (TCM) Description and Operation
Description
Transaxle Control Module (TCM) is the automatic transaxle''s
brain. The module receives and processes signals from various sensors
and implements a wide range of transaxle controls ...