2012 KIA Optima Hybrid Tire rotation

Features of your vehicle
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Outside thermometer
The current outside temperature is dis-
played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-
perature range is between -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F ~ 140°F).
The outside temperature display may
not change immediately like a typical
thermometer.
Distance to Service
To enter the "Distance to Service" mode,
press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec-
ond.
Engine Oil(Tire Rotation) Service
Required
1. If service is required, the message will be displayed.
OTFH042068C
OTFH042071C
OTFH040071N
OTFH040072N

Maintenance
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Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflation
pressure matches the recommended
pressure on the tire and loading
information label, no further adjust-
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
low, add air until you reach the rec-
ommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gage. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture. Inspect your tires frequently for
proper inflation as well as wear and
damage. Always use a tire pres-
sure gauge.
Tires with too much or too little pressure wear unevenly causing
poor handling, loss of vehicle con-
trol, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on the tire
label located on the driver's side
center pillar.
Remember to check the pressure of your spare tire. Kia recommends
that you check the spare every
time you check the pressure of the
other tires on your vehicle.Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom-
mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either of
these conditions. Replace the tire if
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
be sure to bring the front and rear tire
pressures to specification and check
lug nut tightness.
Refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
8.

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Maintenance
Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.
Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to left.
Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.Wheel alignment and tire bal-
ance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
WARNING - Mixing tire
types
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics.S2BLA790A
CBGQ0707A
Without a spare tire
Directional tires (if equipped)
CAUTION - Wheel
weight
Improper wheel weights candamage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.

Maintenance
50
7
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four. Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.

Index
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Seats ··················\
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Front seat adjustment·············\
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Headrest················\
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Rear seat ··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Seatback pocket ··················\
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Shift lock system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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Smart key ··················\
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Smooth cornering··················\
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Snow tires ··················\
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Spare tire Compact spare tire ··················\
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Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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Removing and storing the spare tire···········\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain ··················\
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Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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Highway driving ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Smooth cornering ··················\
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Speedometer··················\
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Sports mode ··················\
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Starting difficulties, see vehicle will not start ·················6-3
Starting the hybrid ··················\
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Electric power steering ··················\
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Horn ··················\
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Tilt steering ··················\
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Steering wheel audio control ··················\
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Storage compartment ··················\
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Glove box ··················\
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Sunglass holder··················\
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Sunglass holder ··················\
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Sunvisor ··················\
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Tether anchor system ··················\
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Theft-alarm system ··················\
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Tilt steering ··················\
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Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
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Tires and wheels ··················\
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······7-38 Checking tire inflation pressure ··················\
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Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ················7-38
Tire care ··················\
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Tire maintenance ··················\
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Tire replacement ··················\
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Tire rotation ··················\
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Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
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Tire traction ··················\
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