Kia Optima: Compact Spare Tire Replacement

Tire Replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band 1/2 inch wide (12.7 mm) across the the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the t ...

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels al ...

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Installation
• Install the component with the specified torques. • Note that internal d ...

Trunk Lid
To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until an audible “clickâ€� is heard. To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock â ...

Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle out of P (Park): ...