Kia Optima: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
- To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preservative and polish to a high luster.
- During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or preservative. If necessary, coat the parts
with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound.
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is dama ...
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
See also:
Crash Pad. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Main crash pad assembly
2. Side speaker grille [LH]
3. Airbag blanking cover
4. Side speaker grille [RH]
5. Center speaker grille
6. Crash pad side cover [ ...
Automatic climate control system
Type A
Type B
1. Fan speed control switch 2. Driver’s temperature control knob 3. Outside
air position button 4. Air conditioning button 5. Front windshield defroster
button 6. Mode selectio ...
Valve Body. Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. PCV adjust screw
2. Solenoid valve
3. Oil temperature sensor
4. Accumulator
5. Low & reverse brake(LR/B) pressure flow hole
6. Under ...