Kia Optima: Bright-Metal Maintenance

Finish Damage Repair

Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense. ✽ NOTICE If your vehicle is dama ...

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 ...

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Air intake control
This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. To change the air intake control position, push the control button. Recirculated air position The indicator li ...

Temperature Control Knob
The temperature control knob is the round knob closest to the passenger side of the ventilation control panel. To change the air temperature in the passenger compartment, turn the knob either cloc ...

Oil Capacity
2400cc 4-cyl. Engine - Without filter change : 4.2 qts (4.0 liters) - With filter change : 4.5 qts (4.3 liters) 2700cc V-6 Engine - Without filter change : 4.75 qts (4.5 liters) - With fi ...