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 ...

Aux, USB and iPod®* port
If your vehicle has an aux and/or USB(universal serial bus) port or iPod® port, you can use an aux port to connect audio devices and an USB port to plug in an USB and also an iPod® port to plu ...

Illuminated Ignition Switch
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch will be illuminated for your convenience. The light will go off approximately 30 seconds after closing the door or when the ignition key is inserted ...