Kia Optima: What to do in an emergency / Road warning
Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme
caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehicle
is stopped near the edge of a roadway.
Press the flasher switch with the ignition switch in any position. The flasher
switch is located in the center facia panel. All turn signal lights will flash simultaneously.
- The hazard warning flasher operates whether your vehicle is running or not.
- The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
- Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while the vehicle
is being towed.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a safe place.
If you h ...
Other information:
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) 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 tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing the ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Body - "Frond Door Trim")
2.
Check that the mirror operates properly as shown in the table below.
Removal
1.
Di ...