Kia Optima: Compact Spare Tire ReplacementA compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement compact spare tire should be the same size and design tire as the one provided with your new Kia and should be mounted on the same compact spare tire wheel. The compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular size wheel, and the compact spare tire wheel is not designed for mounting a regular size tire.

Tire Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceClimate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the Maintenance
Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads f ...
Intake Actuator. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The intake actuator is located
at the blower unit.
2.
It regulates the intake door
by signal from control unit.
3.
Pressing the intake ...
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the air duct (B) and air
cleaner assembly (A).
3.
Remove the ECM connector (B)
and the arrange the ...