Kia Optima: Parking on Curbed Streets
- When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade, park as close to the curb
as possible and turn the front wheels away from the curb so that the front wheels
will contact the curb if the vehicle moves backward.
- When parking your vehicle on a downhill grade, park as close to the curb
as possible and turn the front wheels toward the curb so that the front wheels
will contact the curb if the vehicle moves forward.
• To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward
while applying the service brake.
• To release the parking brake, pull the handle up slightly and push the rele ...
WARNING - ABS Brakes
Your ABS is not a substitute for good driving judgement. You can still have an
accident. In fact, your ABS system will probably not be able to prevent an accident
in the ...
See also:
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Master cylinder
Type
Single
Cylinder I.D.
22.22mm
Piston st ...
With central door lock switch (if equipped)
Driver's door
Passenger’s door (if equipped)
Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.
Press the switch to the "Lock" position (1), all vehicle doors will lock.
Press ...