Kia Optima: 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 brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is
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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 ...
See also:
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow
these instructions:
Use the belts at all times - even on short trips.
If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it ...
Vehicle weight
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly lo ...