Kia Optima: Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air. Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals.
CAUTION
- Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear.
- When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air intake, or damage may result.
- Use a Kia genuine part. Use of nongenuine part could damage the air flow sensor.
Parking brake
Type A
Type B
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification
when the parking brake pedal is
depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196 N) of
force. Also, t ...
Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the Maintenance
Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads f ...
See also:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with
a recovery/charging station.
3.
Disconnect the A/C pressure transduc ...
Air Intake Control Switch
This is used to select fresh outside air or recirculation of the inside air.
WARNING
Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air position
may allow humidity to incr ...
Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your Kia, make sure they are radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to
balance your vehicle’s handling i ...