Kia Optima: Maintenance

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent d ...

Engine compartment

2.4L Engine 2.0L Engine * The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...

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Removal
1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 3. Re ...

Parking on Curbed Streets
When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade, park as close to the curb as possible and turn the front wheels away from the curb so that the front wheels will contact the curb if the vehicle ...

Seat belt warning (for front passenger’s seat)
The front passenger's seat belt warning light will activate to the following table when the ignition switch is in "ON" position. *1 The seat belt warning light will go off if the ...