2006 KIA Optima trailer

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DRIVING TIPSFuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Before Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Suggestions for Economical Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Special Driving Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Label Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Homelink® Wireless Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
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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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INDEX
9-2M
aintenance Schedule ...............................................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................7-2
Manual Transaxle ..........................................................................4-6
Mirrors ........................................................................................3-58
O
verheating ................................................................................6-2
Overloading .................................................................................5-11
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................7-8
P
arking Brake ...........................................................................7-18
Power Steering ...................................................................4-18, 7-18
R
ear Window Defroster ...........................................................4-32
Road Warning ...............................................................................6-2
Safety Belts ...............................................................................3-22
Seats ............................................................................................3-14
Special Driving Conditions ...........................................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................................8-2
Starting the Engine ........................................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ............................................................................3-58
Suggestions for Economical Operation.........................................5-5
Sunglass Holder ..........................................................................3-64
Sunroof ........................................................................................3-65T
heft-alarm system .....................................................................3-5
Tilt Steering.................................................................................4-18Tires and Wheels .........................................................................7-25
Towing ........................................................................................6-14
Traction control system ...............................................................4-40
Trailer Towing ............................................................................5-11
Trunk Lid ....................................................................................3-52
V
ehicle Break-In Process ...........................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators..........................................................4-21
Windows .....................................................................................3-11
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Automatic type) ...........4-56
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Manual Type) ..............4-54
Wiper Blades ...............................................................................7-22
Wipers and Washers....................................................................4-30
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