Kia Optima: Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Tire Chains
Mount snow chains on your vehicle when warranted by driving conditions or required
by local laws. Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires. Install
them only on the front tires. If ...
Trailer Towing
We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing. ...
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Installation
1.
Install the wiper motor.
2.
Install the crank arm.
Tighting torque:24.5 ~
26.4Nm (2.5 ~ 2.7, kgf.m, 18.0 ~ 19.5 lbf.ft)
...
Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to
balance your vehicle’s handling i ...
Brake Booster Operating Test
For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following tests.
1.
Run the engine for one or two
minutes, and then stop it. If the pedal depresses fully the first time ...