Kia Optima: Chassis / Brake/Clutch Fluid
Repair procedures
Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of the reservoir.

Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 4 specification.
Check the brake system for any leakage if the fluid level is extremely low (lower
than MIN).
Repair procedures
Inspection
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. ...
Other information:
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner
seat belts may be activated, when a frontal collision is severe enough, together
with the air bags.
When the vehicle stops s ...
❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect occupants in certain side impacts and to help
prevent them from ejecting out of the veh ...