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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Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized KIA dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of y ...
Instrument cluster
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4.Warning and indicator lights
5. Shift position indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
6. Odometer
7. Tripmeter/Trip computer (if equippe ...
Seating
The Rio can accommodate five passengers, but reviewers recommend that you
limit it to four since the rear seat can be a squeeze for adults. The front
seats may also be a tight fit for taller adult ...


