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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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel
filler lid opener button.
✽ NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, ta ...
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open
the windows for a short time to let hot air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture on the inside of windo ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the CCV connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the CCV terminal 1 and
2.
4.
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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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