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 ...
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MAX A/C MODE
When you select the MAX A/C mode (switch indicator illuminates) while the fan
speed is on, it will be set the system automatically as follows;
- the air conditioning system will be turned on.
- ...
Tilt Steering
To change the steering wheel angle, pull up on the lock release (located beneath
the steering column), adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle, then release
the lock-release to lock the s ...
Cup holder
WARNING - Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such
a burn to the driver ...