Kia Optima: Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING - Folded Seatback The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to a ...

Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. A properly positioned shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Suspension System

Components and components location Components and Components Location 1. Trailing arm 2. Rear shock absorber 3. Rear suspension 4. Rear stabilizer bar 5. Rear upper arm 6. Rear assist arm 7. Rear lower arm 8. Rear axle assembly ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2020 Service and Repair Manual: Brake/Clutch Fluid

Repair procedures Inspection 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 leak ...