Kia Optima: Maintenance / Parking brake

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 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 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Starter Relay

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal. 2. Remove the fuse box cover. 3. Remove the starter relay (A). 4. Check for continuity between the terminal ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Front Seat Belt

Components and components location Components 1. Front seat belt retractor 2. Height adjust 3. Rear seat belt buckle [LH] 4. Rear seat belt buckle [RH] 5. Rear center seat belt 6. Rear seat belt retractor [LH] 7. Rear seat belt retractor [RH] ...