Kia Optima: 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 damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing. Use good quality liquid or paste
wax, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all ...
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 preser ...
See also:
Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
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Description and Operation
Description
Emissions Control System consists of three major systems.
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The Crankcase Emission Control System prevents blow-by gas
from releasing into the atmosphere. This system recycl ...
Electrical Power Outlet
To plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, flip the outlet cover open from the
edge of the cover and follow the proper installation instructions that are included
with any electrical equipment y ...