Kia Optima: Maintenance / Parking brake

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Parking brake

Checking the parking brake

Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is pressed with 30 kg (66 lb, 294 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.

Stroke : 6~7 notch

Washer fluid

Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual inspection. Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if ...

Air cleaner

Filter replacement The air filter must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed. While inspecting the air clear element, the air filter can be cleaned using compressed air. 1. Pul ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Gauges

Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in kilometers per hour (km/h) and/or miles per hour (mph). Tachometer The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Use the tachometer to select the correct shift po ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Front Impact Sensor (FIS)

Description and operation Description The front impact sensor (FIS) is installed in the Front End Module (FEM). They are remote sensors that detect acceleration due to a collision at its mounting location. The primary purpose of the Front Impact Sensor (FIS) is to provide an indica ...