Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Power Steering

Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicat ...

Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. WARNING - Lifting Your Vehicle If you raise your vehicle, always ensure that it is supported at all four jacking or lift points for the vehicle. Do ...

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Installation
• Install the component with the specified torques. • Note that internal d ...

Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12- volt and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to touch. 3. Turn off all ...

Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. ...