Kia Optima: Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not receive immediate attention, the fabric can be stained and its color can be affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties can be reduced if the material is not properly maintained.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
Interior General Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil from contacting the
dashboard because they may cause damage or discoloration. If they do contact the
dashboard, wipe them off immediately ...
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpet. Follow the instructions provided with the soap. Do not bleach or re-dye
the webbing because this m ...
See also:
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transmission - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission
into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignitio ...
Specifications
The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check
with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information.
DIMENSIONS Unit: in (mm)
WEIGHTS
Ref ...
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 ...