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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Economical operation
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drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
miles (kilometers) you can get from a gallon
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How to use this manual
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Maintenance services
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
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