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.
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 ...
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 ...
See also:
Operation of the rear parking assist system
Operating condition
This system will activate when backing up with the ignition switch ON.
The sensing distance while the rear parking assist system is in operation
is approximately 120 cm (4 ...
Battery Maintenance
For optimal battery performance:
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or ...
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS). Description and Operation
Description
Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator
pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS
is one of the most important sensors ...