Kia Optima: Tips for towing a stuck vehicle - Towing - In Case Of An Emergency - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia Optima: Tips for towing a stuck vehicle

The following methods are effective when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand or similar substances that prevent the vehicle from being driven out under its own power.

When Your Vehicle Is Being Towed By Another Vehicle Other Than a Tow Truck (in case of an emergency)
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles should not exceed 28 mph and ...

If You Have a Flat Tire
The spare tire, tool bag, jack and jack handle are stored in the trunk compartment. Move the carpeting out of the way to reach this equipment. ...

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Schematic Diagrams
System Block Diagram Component Parts And Function Outline Component part Function Vehicle speed sensor Converts vehicle speed to pulse. ...

Tire Replacement
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly. 2. For manual transaxle vehicles, shift into R (Reverse). For automatic transaxle vehicles, shift into P (Park). 3. Activate the hazard ...

Placing a Passenger Safety Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode
The use of the auto lock mode will ensure that the normal movement of the child in the vehicle does not cause the safety belt to be pulled out and loosen the firmness of its hold on the child re ...

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