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:
EPB connector input/output
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
-
21
Gear switch
2
-
22
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Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS). Description and Operation
Description
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) detects the crankshaft
position and is one of the most important sensors of the engine control system.
If there is no CKPS signal input, the engine ...
Multimedia Jack. Description and Operation
Description
The multimedia jack on the console upper cover is for customers who like to listen
to external portable music players like the MP3, iPod and etc., through the vehicle's
sound syst ...