Kia Optima: 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 check underneath the car to be sure the movement of the front wheels and the steering components is not obstructed.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the ...
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,
...
See also:
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9.3 mi/h). And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine
off or when you remove the ignition ...
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for items that are easy to perform.
WARNING - Maintenance Work
You can be seriously injured while p ...
Center High-Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the cover and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the housing.
2. Push the bulb in, then rotate it one- quarter turn counterclockwise and remove
the bulb from the ...