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 BalanceTightening Torque Table Of Standard Parts
Bolt nominal diameter (mm)
Pitch (mm)
Torque Nm (kg.cm, lb.ft)
Head Mark 4
Head Mark 7
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Components and Components Location
Component Location(1)
1. Head lamp (Low)
2. Head lamp (High) / Head lamp (High) & DRL in Canada
3. Turn signal & position lamp
4. Side marker
5. Front fog lamp
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Sunglass Holder
A compartment is provided at the overhead console to store sunglasses. To open
the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door ...