2017 KIA OPTIMA emergency towing

What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION - Towing gear position
Failure to place the transaxleshift lever in N (Neutral) maycause internal damage to thetransaxle.
CAUTION - Towing
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the front wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
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Index
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Tire replacement ........................................................8-50
Tire rotation ................................................................8-48
Tire sidewall labeling..................................................8-51
Tire traction ................................................................8-51
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................8-49
Wheel replacement ....................................................8-51
Tires and wheels ..............................................................9-5
Towing ........................................................................\
..7-31 Towing service ............................................................7-31
Trip modes (Trip computer) ..........................................4-72 A/V Mode ..................................................................4-76
ASCC/LDWS Mode ..................................................4-76
Digital speedometer ....................................................4-75
Fuel Economy ............................................................4-72
One time driving information mode ..........................4-75
Trip A/B ......................................................................4-\
74
Trip Modes ..................................................................4-72
Turn By Turn Mode ....................................................4-76
Warning Messages ......................................................4-77
Trunk ........................................................................\
......4-25 Closing the trunk ........................................................4-26
Emergency trunk safety release ..................................4-26
Opening the trunk ......................................................4-25
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ..............................................9-10 Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................9-10
Vehicle load limit ........................................................6-107
Certification label ......................................................6-111
Tire and loading information label ..........................6-107
Vehicle weight ................................................................7-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................7-2
Vehicle weight..............................................................6-112
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-85 Indicator Lights ..........................................................4-92
Warning lights ............................................................4-85
Washer fluid ..................................................................8-33 Checking the washer fluid level ................................8-33
Welcome system ..........................................................4-116 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-116
Interior light ..............................................................4-116
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-116
Windows ........................................................................\
4-31 Power windows ..........................................................4-32
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-140 Automatic climate control system ............................4-141
Defogging logic ........................................................4-142
Manual climate control system ................................4-140
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Index
Winter driving ..............................................................6-104Carry emergency equipment ....................................6-106
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............6-105
Check battery and cables ..........................................6-105
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................6-105
Don’t let your parking brake freeze..........................6-106
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........6-106
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................6-104
To keep locks from freezing ....................................6-105
Trailer towing............................................................6-106
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system ..6-105
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant ................6-105
Wiper blades ..................................................................8-39 Blade inspection ..........................................................8-39
Blade replacement ......................................................8-39
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-110 Front windshield washers ........................................4-112
Windshield wipers ....................................................4-110
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