Kia Optima: Special driving conditions

Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a gallon (l ...

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoi ...

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To defog inside windshield
1. Set the mode selection switch to the or position. When you select or position, the system automatically turns on the outside (fresh) air mode. 2. Set the temperature control knob to th ...

Parking Brake
• 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 ...

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a safe place. ...