Kia Optima: Winter Driving
- We recommend that you carry emergency equipment, including tire chains, a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
- Make sure you have sufficient ethylene-glycol coolant in the radiator.
- Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in excellent condition to provide enough winter starting power.
- Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
- Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage.
- Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid. (Do not use engine coolant antifreeze.)
- Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. When parking, shift to 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transaxle or P (Park) with an automatic transaxle, and block the rear wheels.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it ...
Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to
balance your vehicle’s handling i ...
See also:
Knock Sensor (KS). Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Capacitance (pF)
850 ~ 1,150
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal").
3.
After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into
engi ...
Removal
•
Use fender covers to
avoid damaging painted surfaces.
•
To avoid damage, unplug
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