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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Introduction
Let's just get to the point here: The 2007 Kia Sorento is a great choice if
you're shopping for a midsize SUV with available four-wheel drive and towing
capabilities. For fewer than $25,000, you c ...
Special driving conditions
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow ex ...
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 ...


