Kia Optima: Battery

Blade replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to mo ...

For best battery service

Keep the battery securely mounted. Keep the battery top clean and dry. Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. Rinse any ...

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Lumbar support
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the drivers seat. Press the front portion of the switch to increase support, or the rear portion of the sw ...

In the Event of Brake Failure
If the service brakes should fail to operate while the vehicle is in motion, you can make an emergency stop with the parking brake. The stopping distance, however, will be much greater than normal ...

Repair procedures
Inspection Front Door Lock Actuator Inspection 1. Remove the front door trim. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") 2. Remove the front door module. ...