Kia Optima: Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Special driving conditions

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:

Do not pump the brake pedal on a vehicle equipped with ABS.

WARNING - Downshifting

Do not downshift with an automatic transmission while driving on slippery surfaces. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid and result in an accident.

Economical operation
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon ...

Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels. Then, shift back and forth betwe ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual: Driveshaft and axle


Tightening torque Tightening Torque Item N·m kgf·m lb·ft Front Tire wheel hub nut 107.9 - 127.5 11.0 - 13.0 79.6 - 94.0 Driveshaft caulking nut ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Tire sidewall labeling


This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a recall. 1. Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or Brand na ...

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