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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Installation
• Do not turn the ignition switch ON and do not contact the battery cable while replacing the front impact ...

Emergency Roadside Assistance
Kia has set up a network of over 17,000 roadside assistance providers. Should you accidentally run out of fuel, require a battery jump, or need help changing a tire, a Kia Consumer Assistance Repr ...

Side Airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side airbag in each front seat. The purpose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle’s driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection other than th ...