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 ...
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Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared
for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make ...
When to replace seat belts
The entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage
is visible. Additional questions concer ...
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System. Specifications
Specification
[Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)]
Throttle Angle(°)
Output Voltage(V)
TPS1
TPS2
0
0.0
5.0
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