Kia Optima: 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 correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, bodyto- tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.
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 wheels al ...
Tire Size Designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the t ...
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Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Hood switch
2. Burglar horn
3. BCM and RF antenna
4. Key warning switch
5. Front door switch
6. Front door lock actuator & switch
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Changing Coolant
Change coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance.
Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture.
The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected
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Room lamp
Type A
Type B
Type B
DOOR : In the DOOR position, the map lamp and the room lamp come on when
any door is opened regardless of the ignition switch position. When doors are
unlocked by ...