Kia Optima: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
- Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum wheels. They may scratch or damage the finish.
- Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
Interior Care
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With GDSSmart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with
the GDS. GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis.
The following thr ...
Inspection
Driver Airbag (DAB)
If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace the airbag
module with a new one.
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Removal
1.
Loosen the drain plug, and drain
the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
2.
Disconnect the oil cooler coolant
hoses (A).
3.
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Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
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