Kia Optima: Brakes and Clutch

Changing Coolant

Change coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance. Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture. The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected ...

Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicators on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake flui ...

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Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Description and Operation
Description Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when frontal crash occu ...

Components and Components Location
Components Location 1. Engine Control Module (ECM) 2. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #1 3. Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) 4. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ...

Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Ignition System Symptom Suspect area Remedy Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) Ignition lock switch ...