Kia Optima: 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 correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, body-to-tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer and odometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tir ...
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 dow ...
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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock
automatically ...
Rear wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position the v ...
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engi ...