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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See also:
Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best
to check the level after having driven the vehicle ...
Heater & A/C Control Unit(Manual). Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Using the screwdriver, remove
the side cover (A).
3.
Loosen the mounting scre ...
Components
1. Duct Seal
2. Duct Case
3. Inlet Door
4. Intake Actuator
5. Inlet Duct Case (A)
6. Climate Control Air Filter
7. Cluster Ionizer
8. Climate Control Air Fi ...
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
