Kia Optima: Maintenance / Engine coolant

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Engine coolant

The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.

Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year: at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.

Checking the coolant level

Engine oil

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 ...

Checking the coolant level

WARNING Removing radiator cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Limitation of the system

The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system is designed to monitor the vehicle or pedestrians ahead in the roadway through camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking. In certain situations, the camera may not be able to ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual: Hood Insulator Pad

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad (A). Be careful not to scratch the hood panel. ...