Kia Optima: Parking brake
Type A
Type B
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.
If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Type B
Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.
If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stroke : 6~8 “clicks’’ at a force of 20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze charac ...
Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air. ...
See also:
Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. AVN (A/V & Navigation head unit)
2. Midrange speaker
3. External amplifier
4. Roof antenna (GPS + SDARS)
5. Front door speaker
6. Rear speak ...
Receiving a Phone Call
When receiving a phone call, a ringtone is audible from speakers and the audio
system changes into telephone mode. When receiving a phone call, “Incoming call”
message and incoming phone number (i ...
Climate information screen selection
Press the climate information screen selection button to display climate information
on the screen. ...