wheel KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

DRIVING TIPS
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DRIVING AT NIGHTBecause night driving presents many
more hazards than driving in the
daylight, here are some important tips to
remember:
 Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in rural areas where there
may not be any street lights.
 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver’s headlights.
 Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or misaimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the
headlights of oncoming vehicles.
You could be temporarily blinded
and it will take several seconds for
your eyes to readjust to the darkness.
DRIVING IN THE RAINRain 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:
 Be sure your windshield wipers are
in good condition.
 A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
 If your tires aren’t in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be sure
your tires and windshield wipers are
in good shape.
 Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large
puddles can affect your brakes. If
you must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
WARNING -
Spinning
Tires
Do not spin the wheels
especially at speeds more than
35 mph (56 km/h). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat,
explode and injure by standers.
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5-9
 If you believe you may have gottenyour brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.WINTER DRIVING We recommend that you carryemergency equipment. Some things
you might include are 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 top shape 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 and make sure you have
sufficient fluid for your trip. (Do not
use engine coolant antifreeze.)
 Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. This is most likely to
happen after driving in slushy or wet
conditions and temperatures drop into
the freezing range. When parking,
shift to P (Park) with automatic
transaxle, or to 1 (First) or R
(Reverse) with a manual transaxle
and block the rear wheels.
SNOW TIRESWhen snow tires are used, select the size
and construction specified on the Tire
Pressure Label. It is strongly
recommended that snow tires be used on
all four wheels, or poor handling may
result. Snow tires should not be operated
at speeds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph).
These tires should be inflated 4 psi (28
kPa, 0.3 kg/cm
2) above the recommended pressures shown on the Tire
Specification/Pressure Label, but inflation
should never exceed the maximum cold-
tire pressure shown on the tire sidewalls.
Do not install studded tires without first
checking local, provincial and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
WARNING - Snow Tire
Size
Snow tires should be
equivalent in size and type to
the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may be
adversely affected.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-10TIRE CHAINSTire Chain SelectionRegulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or type
of road, so always check them before
installing chains.
Use only SAE Class “S” tire chains.
Chains must be the proper size for the
vehicle, as recommended by the chain
manufacturer.CHAIN INSTALLATIONWhen installing chains on your tires,
carefully follow the instructions of the
chain manufacturer.
The chain bands will scratch the wheel
covers. Remove the covers before
installing the chains.Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. The use of chains on
the rear tires is not recommended.
Retighten the chains after driving 0.5-1.0
km (1/4-1/2 mile).
Driving in Flooded AreasAvoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel rims. Drive
through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
WARNING - Tire Chains
 The use of chains may
adversely affect vehicle
handling.
 Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/
h) or the chain manufacturer’s
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns
and other road hazards,
which may cause the vehicle
to bounce.
 Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
 Do not attempt to use a tire
chain on the temporary spare
tire because it may impair
vehicle handling and result in
damage to the vehicle and the
tire.
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TOWINGIf emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an
Authorized Kia Dealer or a competent
tow-truck service. Proper lifting and
towing procedures are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. State and
local laws applicable to towing vehicles
must be followed.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6-14
MMSA6007A
Wheel dolly
HORN10A Horn
HEAD LP HI15A Headlights (HI)
HEAD LP WASH20A -
DRL15A DRL
FR FOG15A Front fog lights
DIODE-1- Diode 1
SPARE30A Spare fuse
SPARE20A Spare fuse
SPARE15A Spare fuse
SPARE10A Spare fuse
DIODE-2- Diode 2
BLOWER30A Blower
PWR FUSE-230A Power fuse 2
PWR AMP20A Power amp
SUNROOF15A Sunroof
TAIL LP20A Tail lights
PWR FUSE-130A Power fuse 1
ECU10A ECU
RR HTD30A Rear window defroster
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As a general rule, towed vehicles should
be pulled with the driving wheels off the
ground. If excessive damage or other
conditions prevent towing the vehicle
with the driving wheels off the ground,
use wheel dollies.
With either an automatic or manual
transaxle:
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position;
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral);
3. Release the parking brake.
TIE-DOWN HOOKS
(FOR FLATBED TOWING)
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MMSA6008
✻
NOTICE
Do not tow the vehicle backward
with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.✻
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
Front
MMSA6009B/MMSA601A
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use the hooks under the
front or rear of the vehicle for
towing purposes. These hooks are
designed ONLY for transport
tiedown. If the tie-dwn hooks are
used for towing, the front/rear
bumper will be damaged and the
vehicle may break free from the
tow vehicle.
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TOWING WITH A VEHICLE
OTHER THAN A TOW TRUCK
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition. Do not try to tow your vehicle when
the wheels are stuck in mud, sand or
similar substances that prevent the
vehicle from being driven out under
its own power.
 Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
the vehicle doing the towing.
 The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other
frequently.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6-16Front
MMSA6009A/MMSA6010
Rear
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WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS
BEING TOWED BY ANOTHER
VEHICLE OTHER THAN A
TOW TRUCK (IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY) Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
 Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
 Release the parking bake.
 Vehicle equipped with automatic
transaxle should not exceed 45km/h
(28 mph) and should not be towed
more than 80km (50 miles).  Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
 More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
 If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
TIPS FOR TOWING A STUCK
VEHICLEThe following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand
or similar substances that prevent the
vehicle from being driven out under its
own power.
 Remove the soil and sand, etc. from
the front and the back of the tires.
 Place a stone or wood under the tires.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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✻
NOTICE
To prevent internal damage to the
transaxle, never tow your vehicle
from the rear (backwards) with all
four tires in contact with the
surface.
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6-21  Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash with the compact
spare tire installed.
 Do not use tire chains on this tire.
Because of the smaller size, a tire
chain will not fit properly. This could
damage the vehicle and result in loss
of the chain.
 This tire should not be installed on
the front axle if the vehicle must be
driven in snow or on ice.
 Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other vehicle because this tire
has been designed especially for your
vehicle.
 The compact spare’s tread life is
shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn compact
spare tires with the same size and
design, mounted on the same wheel.
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CHANGING TIRESJACKING INSTRUCTIONSThe jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only. Follow jacking
instructions to reduce the possibility of
personal injury.
TIRE REPLACEMENT1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Set the automatic transaxle in P
(Park), or shift the manual transaxle
into R (Reverse).
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
jack, jack handle, and spare tire from
the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the
jack position.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6-22
MMSA6015Flat tire
Wheel block
WARNING - Changing
Tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs
or a tire change in the traffic
lanes of a public road or
highway. Always move the
vehicle completely off the
road and onto the shoulder
before trying to change a tire.
If you cannot find a firm, level
place off the road, call a
towing service company for
assistance.
Be sure to use the correct
front or rear jacking
positions on the vehicle;
never use the bumpers or
any other part of the vehicle
for jack support.
Never allow any portion of
your body to get beneath the
vehicle while using the jack.
Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
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6-23 6. For models with alloy wheels,
remove the center cap.
7. Loosen the four lug nuts
counterclockwise one turn each, but
do not remove any nut until the tire
has been raised off the ground.8. Place the jack at the front or rear
jacking position closest to the tire
you are changing. Place the jack
under the side sill at the designated
location.9. Insert the jack handle into the jack and
turn it clockwise, raising the vehicle
until the tire just clears the ground,
approximately 1.2 in. (30 mm).
Before removing the lug nuts, make
sure the vehicle is stable and that there
is no chance for it to slip or move.
MMSA6016MMSA6017
WARNING - Changing a
Front Tire
When one front wheel is lifted
off the ground, neither the
automatic transaxle P (Park)
position nor the manual
transaxle R (Reverse) position
will prevent the vehicle from
moving and possibly slipping
off the jack, even if these
positions are properly engaged.
To prevent vehicle movements
while changing a tire, always set
the parking brake fully, and
always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
WARNING - Jack
Location
To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.
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