Kia Optima: Carry emergency equipment - Winter driving - Driving your vehicle - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Owners ManualKia Optima: Carry emergency equipment

Depending on the severity of the weather you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build up under the fenders and interfere with the steering. When driving in severe winter conditions where this may happen, you should periodically chec ...

Vehicle load limit
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Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING - Windshield heating Do not use the or position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and the windshield could ...

Replacements
Door Trim Replacement • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts. • ...

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the terminals from the battery. Tightening torque :(+) terminal (A) : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft) (-) terminal (B) : 4.0 ...

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