Kia Optima: Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
WARNING - Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage. Also, hot ...
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VSM (Vehicle stability management)
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detected changes in coefficient
of friction between ...
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode
The auto lock mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the
vehicle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint
system. To secure a child restraint s ...
Central door locks
The central door locking switch is located on the driver’s arm rest. It is operated
by depressing the door lock switch. If any door is open when the switch is depressed,
the door will remain loc ...