Kia Optima: Battery

Blade replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to mo ...

For best battery service

Keep the battery securely mounted. Keep the battery top clean and dry. Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. Rinse any ...

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Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position. To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions: (1) OFF position (2) Parkin ...

Oil Pump. Description and Operation
Description The oil pump is built-in as a single unit with the 26 brake chamber. Rotation of the pump builds the hydraulic pressure needed for the lubrication of the various parts of the transaxl ...

Traction Control System
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It also provides improved driving force and st ...