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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Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mi/h). And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine off or when you remove the ignition ...

Installation
1. Make sure of the length of compressor mounting bolts, and then tighten it A→B→C→D order. Tightening torque :20.0~32.9N.m (2.04~3.36kgf.m, 14.7~24 ...

Dimensions Projected
1. These are the dimensions measured when the measurement points are projected from the vehicle's surface, and are the reference dimensions used for used for body alterations ...

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