Kia Optima: Tires and Wheels

Battery Recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calciumbased battery. If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehi ...

Tire Care

For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your ...

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Emergency starting
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. ...

Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing)
CAUTION Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing purposes. The hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged ...

How the Driver’s Air Bags (SRS) Work
The driver’s air bags are stored in the steering wheel hub. The passenger’s air bag is stored in the dashboard above the glove box. In certain frontal collisions, your air bags will instantly infla ...