Kia Optima: 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
should not be towed more than 50 miles.
- Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles should not be towed in excess of
55 mph and should not be towed more than 400 miles.
- Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have reduced
brake performance.
- More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
- If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake performance
will be reduced. Stop often and let the brakes cool off.
✽ NOTICE
To prevent internal damage to the transaxle, never tow your vehicle from the
rear (backwards) with all four tires in contact with the road surface wheel dollies
must be used.
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem ...
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, ...
See also:
Specifications
Specification
ItemResistance (?)Driver Airbag (DAB)1.88 ~ 5.8Passenger Airbag (PAB)1.88 ~ 5.8Side Airbag (SAB)1.88 ~ 5.8Curtain Airbag (CAB)1.88 ~ 5.8Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT)1.88 ~ 5.8Anchor ...
Seat height
To change the height of the seat, move the lever upwards or downwards.
To lower the seat cushion, push down the lever several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times. ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to the Body group- Fron ...