Kia Optima: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other sharp object.
- To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of wax or chrome preservative and polish to a high luster.
- During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with a heavier coating of wax or preservative. If necessary, coat the parts with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other protective compound.
Finish Damage Repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is dama ...
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
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Installation
1.
Remove the ignition key from
the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable and wait for at least three minutes.
3.
Tighten the curtain airb ...
Reassembly
1.
Install the hub bearing to the
knuckle assembly.
(1)
Lay the knuckle assembly
(A) on press.
(2)
Lay a new hub bearing
upon the k ...
Child restraint anchorage position
Your vehicle is equipped with an anchor for securing the tether strap of a child
restraint system (child seat).
The child restraint anchor fittings are installed on the shelf behind the rear
se ...
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Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
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