2006 KIA Optima Owner's Manual

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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TRAILER TOWINGWe do not recommend using this vehicle
for trailer towing.OVERLOADINGLABEL INFORMATION
There are several important labels and
identification numbers located on your
vehicle. The label locations are identified
in the following illustrations.VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
Tire Specification/Pressure LabelThis can be found on the driver side door.
MMSA5001
MMSA7019
CAUTION
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your
vehicle are on the manufacturer’s
label attached to the driver’s door
or are listed in the “Specifications”
section of this Owner’s Manual.
Exceeding these ratings can cause
an accident or vehicle damage. You
can calculate the weight of your
load by weighing the items (or
people) before putting them in the
vehicle. Be careful not to overload
your vehicle.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-12Vehicle Emission Control Information
and Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram
HOMELINK® WIRELESS
CONTROL SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)Your new mirror also comes with an
integrated HomeLink Universal
Transceiver, which allows you to
program the mirror to activate your
garage door(s), estate gate, home
lighting, etc. The mirror actually learns
the codes from your various existing
transmitters.
HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
MMSA5002
MMSA5007
Underside of hood
Emission Control
Information Vacuum Hose
Routing Diagram
CAUTION
 Make sure people and/or objects
are out of the way of any garage
doors or gates you may be
operating during the
programming procedures.
 Keep original transmitters for
potential future programming
needs, or in case you sell the
vehicle.
 In the event you do sell your
vehicle, it's recommended you
erase your programmed
HomeLink mirror buttons.
Homelink buttonsGlare detection sensorIndicator light
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ProgrammingYour vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned to the "ACC"
position for programming and/or
operation of HomeLink. It is also
recommended that a new battery be
replaced in the hand-held transmitter of
the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and
accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
Follow these steps to train your
HomeLink mirror:1. When programming the buttons for
the first time, press and hold the two
outside HomeLink buttons ( ,
), releasing when the
indicator light begins to flash
(approximately 20 seconds). This
procedure erases the factory-set
default codes. Do not perform this
step when programming additional
transmitters.
MMSA5005
WARNING
Do not use HomeLink with any
garage door opener that lacks
the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by federal
safety standards (includes
garage doors manufactured
before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of
serious injury or death. Call
1.800.355.3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more
information.
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2. Hold the transmitter of the device
you want to train 1 to 3 inches away
from the bottom of the mirror.
Simultaneously press the hand-held
transmitter button and the HomeLink
button you wish to train. The
indicator light will flash slowly at
first, then rapidly, indicating
successful programming.
3. If the garage door opener or other
device you wish to train is rolling-
code equipped, proceed to the
"Rolling Code Programming" section
below.
4. Repeat step 2 to program the
remaining HomeLink buttons.
Additional Programming for
Rolling Code DevicesFor any rolling-code-equipped device;
follow the steps below after completing
the "Programming" section. A second
person may make the following steps
easier.
1. Locate the "learn" or "smart" button
on the device's motor head unit. The
exact location and color of the button
varies by product brand, but is
usually referenced in the device's
owner's manual. Contact HomeLink
at 1.800.355.3515 or
www.homelink.com for help.
2. Press and release the "learn" or
"smart" button on the device's motor
head unit.3. Return to the vehicle and firmly press
and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Press and release
the same HomeLink button a second
time to complete the training process.
(Some devices may require you to
press and release a third time to
complete the training.)
4. Now your HomeLink mirror and the
rolling-code-equipped device should
be synchronized. The remaining
HomeLink buttons may now be
programmed if this has not been
done previously.
Operating HomeLinkSimply press the appropriate HomeLink
button to activate the trained product
(garage door, security system, entry door
lock, estate gate, lighting, etc.). The
original handheld transmitters may also
be used at any time.
DRIVING TIPS
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MMSA5006
✻
NOTICE
You now have 30 seconds to
initiate step 3.
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Transmitter
1-3inches
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Erasing Programmed ButtonsTo erase the three HomeLink buttons,
press and hold the two outside buttons
until the indicator light begins to flash
(after 20 seconds). Release both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but
can be reprogrammed.
Reprogramming a Single
HomeLink ButtonTo program a device to HomeLink using
a HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button. Do not release until step 4 has
been completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to
flash slowly (after 20 seconds), hold
the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 inches
away from the bottom of the mirror.
3. Press and hold the transmitter button
(or, if necessary, press and "cycle,"
as described in the ‘"Gate Operator
& Canadian Programming" portion
of this text).
4. The HomeLink indicator light will
flash slowly at first, then rapidly,
indicating successful programming.
Release both buttons.
Gate Operator Programming &
Canadian ProgrammingDuring programming, your hand-held
transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting.
Continue to press and hold the
HomeLink button while you press and
repress ("cycle") your handheld
transmitter every two seconds until the
frequency signal has been learned. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first
and then rapidly upon successful
training.ACCESSORIESFor more information on HomeLink and
HomeLink-compatible products, or to
purchase HomeLink accessories, call
1.800.355.3515 or visit
www.homelink.com.
MMSA5005
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCYRoad Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Electrical Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
If You Have a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
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