2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID tires

EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)
There are some emergency commodi‐ ties in the vehicle to help you respond
to the emergency situation.
First aid kit
There are some items such as scissors,
bandage and adhesive tape and etc. in the kit to give first aid to an injured
person.
Triangle reflector
Place the triangle reflector on the road
to warn oncoming vehicles during emergencies, such as when the vehicle
is parked by the roadside due to any
problems.
Tire pressure gauge (if
equipped)
Tires normally lose some air in day-to-
day use, and you may have to add a few pounds of air periodically and it is
not usually a sign of a leaking tire, but
of normal wear. Always check tire pres‐ sure when the tires are cold because
tire pressure increases with tempera‐
ture.
To check the tire pressure, take the fol‐ lowing steps: 1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap that is located on the rim of the
tire. 2. Press and hold the gauge against
the tire valve. Some air will escape
as you begin and more will escape
if you don't press the gauge in
firmly.
3. A firm non-leaking push will acti‐ vate the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to know whether the tire
pressure is low or high.
5. Adjust the tire pressures to the specified pressure. Refer to L

Wiper blades...............................................................................9-36Blade inspection.................................................................... 9-36
Blade replacement................................................................ 9-36
Battery........................................................................................9-39 For best battery service...................................................... 9-39
Battery capacity label.......................................................... 9-40
Battery recharging................................................................9-41
Reset items............................................................................ 9-41
Tires and wheels....................................................................... 9-43 Tire care.................................................................................. 9-43
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures..................... 9-43
Checking tire inflation pressure.......................................... 9-44
Tire rotation........................................................................... 9-45
Wheel alignment and tire balance...................................... 9-46
Tire replacement................................................................... 9-46
Wheel replacement............................................................... 9-47
Tire traction........................................................................... 9-48
Tire maintenance.................................................................. 9-48
Tire sidewall labeling............................................................ 9-48
Low aspect ratio tire ........................................................... 9-51
Fuses........................................................................................... 9-52 Inner panel fuse replacement............................................. 9-53
Engine compartment fuse replacement........................... 9-54
Fuse/relay panel description............................................... 9-56
Light bulbs.................................................................................. 9-70 Bulb replacement precaution.............................................. 9-70
Light bulb position (front)................................................... 9-72
Light bulb position (rear)..................................................... 9-73
Light bulb position (side)......................................................9-73
Headlamp (HID type) bulb replacement............................ 9-74 Headlamp (low beam) bulb replacement.......................... 9-74
Headlamp (high beam) bulb replacement......................... 9-75
Headlamp (high/low beam) LED replacement..................9-76
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement......................... 9-76
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..........9-77
Side repeater lamp bulb replacement............................... 9-77
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement........................... 9-77
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement............. 9-79
Back-up lamp bulb replacement........................................ 9-79
License plate lamp bulb replacement................................ 9-80
High mounted stop lamp bulb replacement..................... 9-81
Map lamp bulb replacement................................................ 9-81
Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement............................... 9-81
Room lamp bulb replacement............................................. 9-82
Personal lamp bulb replacement........................................ 9-83
Glove box lamp bulb replacement...................................... 9-83
Trunk lamp bulb replacement............................................. 9-83
Appearance care........................................................................9-85 Exterior care.......................................................................... 9-85
Interior care........................................................................... 9-89
Emission control system ........................................................ 9-91 Crankcase emission control system.................................. 9-91
Evaporative emission control system............................... 9-91
Exhaust emission control system...................................... 9-91


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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
formed at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties
and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your en‐gine coolant level when the engine ishot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or L

• Check for worn tires and loose wheellug nuts.
At least once a year:
• Clean the body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
• Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
• Lubricate the door rubber weather‐ strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate the automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must al‐
ways maintain recommended tire infla‐ tion pressures and stay within the load
limits and weight distribution recom‐
mended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare)
should be checked when the tires are cold. L

CAUTION
•Warm tires normally exceed rec‐ommended cold tire pressures by28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do notrelease air from warm tires to ad‐just the pressure or the tires willbe underinflated.
•Be sure to reinstall the tire infla‐tion valve caps. Without the valvecap, dirt or moisture could get intothe valve core and cause air leak‐age. If a valve cap is missing, in‐stall a new one as soon as possi‐ble.
WARNING
nTire inflation
Overinflation or underinflation canreduce tire life, adversely affect ve‐hicle handling, and lead to suddentire failure. This could result in lossof vehicle control and potential in‐jury.
CAUTION
nTire pressure
Always observe the following:•Check tire pressure when the tiresare cold. (After vehicle has beenparked for at least three hours orhasn't been driven more than1.6 km (one mile) since startup.)
•Check the pressure of your sparetire each time you check the pres‐sure of other tires.
•Never overload your vehicle. Becareful not to overload a vehicleluggage rack if your vehicle isequipped with one.
•Worn, old tires can cause acci‐dents. If your tread is badly worn,or if your tires have been dam‐aged, replace them.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire
pressure. You can not tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking
at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're underinfla‐ ted.
Check the tire's inflation pressure when
the tires are cold. - "Cold" means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than
1.6 km (one mile).
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure meas‐
urement. If the cold tire inflation pres‐
sure matches the recommended pres‐ sure on the tire and loading information
label, no further adjustment is necessa‐
ry. If the pressure is low, add air until
you reach the recommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the cen‐
ter of the tire valve. Recheck the tire
pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by
keeping out dirt and moisture.
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WARNING
•Inspect your tires frequently forproper inflation as well as wearand damage. Always use a tirepressure gauge.
•Tires with too much or too littlepressure wear unevenly causingpoor handling, loss of vehicle con‐trol, and sudden tire failure leadingto accidents, injuries, and evendeath. The recommended cold tirepressure for your vehicle can befound in this manual and on thetire label located on the driver'sside center pillar.
•Worn tires can cause accidents.Replace tires that are worn, showuneven wear, or are damaged.
•Remember to check the pressureof your spare tire. Kia recom‐mends that you check the spareevery time you check the pressureof the other tires on your vehicle.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommen‐
ded that the tires be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if ir‐
regular wear develops. During rotation, check the tires for cor‐
rect 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. Re‐ place 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 tight‐
ness.
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NOTICE
Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to
left.
WARNING
•Do not use the compact spare tire(if equipped) for tire rotation.
•Do not mix bias ply and radial plytires under any circumstances.This may cause unusual handlingcharacteristics that could result indeath, severe injury, or propertydamage.
Wheel alignment and tire
balance
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.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can damageyour vehicle's aluminum wheels. Useonly approved wheel weights.
Tire replacement
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If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the tire when this
happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing
the tire.
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