Kia Optima: Lubricants and Fluids

Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom center front of the transaxle pan. 3. After the oil has drained, completely install a new washer on the plug ...

Checking the Washer Fluid Level

The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual inspection. Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain water may be u ...

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Coolant. Repair procedures
Refilling And Bleeding Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be caused by hot fluid under h ...

Seat Heater (Non-Air Ventilation). Repair procedures
Inspection First Seat Heater 1. Check for continuity and measure the resistance between No.4 and No.6 terminals.[Cushion] No. Description ...

Air intake control
The air intake control is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. To change the air intake control position, push the control button. Recirculated air position ...