Kia Optima: Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is
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Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically chec ...
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Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or
infant seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. For more information
about the use of these rest ...
Seatback angle
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatback to the desired
angle. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position. ...
Tilt steering
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can
also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positione ...