Kia Optima: Smooth cornering

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 ...

Driving at night

Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to remember: Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it ma ...

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Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the air duct (B) and air cleaner assembly (A). 3. Remove the ECM connector (B) and the arrange the ...

Front Strut Assembly. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Strut assembly 2. Insulator 3. Bearing 4. Spring upper pad 5. Coil spring 6. Dust cover 7. Spring lower pad ...

Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several p ...