Kia Optima: Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road, to reduce the possibility of losing control of the vehicle.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the corr ...
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires ...
See also:
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS). Specifications
Specification
Accelerator
Position
Output Voltage (V)
APS1
APS2
C.T
0.7 ~ 0.8
0.29 ~ 0.46
...
Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should perform these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an aut ...
Power Steering
Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering
reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicat ...