Kia Optima: Driving in Flooded Areas - Special Driving Conditions - Driving Tips - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia 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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Illuminated Ignition Switch
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch will be illuminated for your convenience. The light will go off approximately 30 seconds after closing the door or when the ignition key is inserted ...

Function
Function RequirementsThe BCM controls IPS and relay on the SJB. For example, if BCM requests head lamp low beam control, then BCM requests related lamp control at one time. Signal Flow DiagramThi ...

Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country
If you plan to register your vehicle in a foreign country, you should confirm that it conforms to the regulations in that country. Even if you successfully register the vehicle in a foreign countr ...

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