Kia Optima: Maintenance / Checking fluid levels
When checking engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, always
be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before
checking or draining any lubricant or fluid. This is especially important in dusty
or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine and other
mechanisms that could be damaged.
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil an ...
Checking the engine oil level
■ THETA 2.4L - GDI
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and w ...
Other information:
The Lane Keeping Assist system is designed to detect the lane markers on the
road with a front view camera at the front windshield, and assists the driver’s
steering to help keep the vehicle in the lanes.
When the system detects the vehicle straying from its lane, it alerts the driver
wit ...
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal function
Repair procedures
Removal
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to comp ...