Kia Optima: Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between
F and L.
If the level is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants’’ later in this section.)
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to the Scheduled Maintenance at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING - Engine Oil
Continuous contact with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in la ...
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Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Replacement
1.
Recover the refrigerant with
a recovery/ recycling/ charging station.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
3.
Remove the discharge line ...
Automatic Door Locks
Operating Door Locks - With the Key
Both front doors can be locked and unlocked with the key.
Turn the key to the left to lock and to the right to unlock the door.
Once a door is unlocked, i ...