Kia Optima: 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 metal trim to protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials with a spot remover will usually strip the wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax these areas even if the rest of the vehicle does not yet need waxing.
✽ NOTICE
- Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch the finish.
- Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing high alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
Finish Maintenance Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water.
Pay special attention to the removal of any accumulation of ...
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 dama ...
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Withheld alarm
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will not sound if the trunk lid is opened
with either the key or the transmitter.
However, if the trunk lid is not opened completely within two seconds after unlo ...
Replacement
1.
Recover the refrigerant with
a recovery/ recycling/ charging station.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
3.
Remove the discharge line ...
Description
Body control module receives various input switch signals controlling time and alarm
functions for the intermittent wiper timer, washer timer, rear defogger timer, seat
belts warning, central ...