Kia Optima: Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several
p ...
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
Whil ...
See also:
Temperature Control Knob
The temperature control knob is the round knob closest to the passenger side
of the ventilation control panel. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob either cloc ...
Installation
Parking Brake Shoe
1.
Install the shoe hold down pin
(A) and spring (B) by pressing and rotating the spring.
2.
Install the operating lever assembly
(D) and th ...
How to cancel automatic the outside (fresh) air position in the Floor, Floor-
Defrost and Defrost position
When you select the Floor, Floor-Defrost or Defrost position, the system automatically
turns on the outside (fresh) air position will be selected.
If you don’t want the outside (fresh) air positi ...