Kia Optima: Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road, to reduce the possibility of losing control of the vehicle.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the corr ...
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires ...
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Description and Operation
Description
Emissions Control System consists of three major systems.
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The Crankcase Emission Control System prevents blow-by gas
from releasing into the atmosphere. This system recycl ...
Removal
Room Lamp
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Carefully remove the lamp lens
(A) from the room lamp with a flat-tip screwdriver.
...
Thermostat Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
Check the mounting bolts
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Check the torque of the mounting bolts
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Reti ...