Safety-Minded

As with the rest of the Kia line-up, the 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with many safety features as standard equipment. This includes six airbags (dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side as well as full-length side curtain), front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Package adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control System (TCS), brake assist and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.

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    Winter driving
    More severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize winter driving problem, you should follow these suggestions: Snowy or icy conditions To drive you ...

    Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
    (1) TPMS malfunction indicator (2) Low tire pressure telltale Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommende ...

    Storage compartments
    These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers. CAUTION: • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartments. • Always ke ...