Kia Optima: Winter Driving
- We recommend that you carry emergency equipment, including tire chains,
a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel and jumper cables.
- Make sure you have sufficient ethylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
- Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity
of any battery, so it must be in excellent condition to provide enough winter
starting power.
- Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
- Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage.
- Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid. (Do not use engine coolant
antifreeze.)
- Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. When parking, shift to
1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transaxle or P (Park) with an automatic
transaxle, and block the rear wheels.
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it ...
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to
balance your vehicle’s handling i ...
See also:
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
Use
09861-31100
Sealany cut-out tool
Cutting windshield seal ...
Cup Holder
The cup holder can be opened by pressing. The cover will slowly open.
WARNING - Hot Liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle
is in motion. I ...
Air Bag Warning Light
The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Have the system checked if:
The ...