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:
Components and Components Location
Component(1)
Component(2)
<Installation order : A→B→C→D→E>
1. Steering column shaft
2. Lighting switch
3. Wiper and washer switch
4. ...
Airbag Warning Label (sunvisor)
To remind you of the dangers of the airbag, airbag warning labels which are now
required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are
adhered to the driver’s and passen ...
Console Storage Compartment
To access the console storage compartment, pull up on the locking tab at the
forward end of the console lid and lift center console lid. ...