Kia Optima: Brakes and Clutch

Changing Coolant

Change coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance. Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture. The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected ...

Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level

Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicators on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake flui ...

See also:

Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob 2. Front windshield defroster button 3. Rear window defroster button 4. Temperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button 6. Mode selection button 7. Air intake contr ...

Inspection
Driver Airbag (DAB) If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace the airbag module with a new one. ...

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy Hard steering Improper front wheel alignment Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ba ...