Kia 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.
- Remove the soil and sand, etc. from the front and the back of the tires.
- Place a stone or wood under the tires.
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
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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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See also:
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flamable items under your vehicle. Do not park
the vehicle over or near flamable objects, such as dry grass, paper, leaves, etc.
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Removal
1.
Remove the battery and the battery
tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:7.8 ~
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Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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