Kia Optima: Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you should use, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized Kia ...
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and components
to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way. ...
See also:
ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Troubleshooting
Fail-Safe Mode
ItemFail-SafeETC MotorThrottle valve stuck at 5°TPSTPS 1 faultReplace it with TPS 2TPS 2 faultReplace it with TPS 1TPS 1,2 faultThrottle valve stuck at 5°APSAPS 1 faultReplace it ...
General Information
General Troubleshooting Information
Before Troubleshooting
1.
Check applicable fuses in the
appropriate fuse/relay box.
2.
Check the battery for damage,
state of char ...
CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) System Description and Operation
Description
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) system advances or
retards the valve timing of the intake and exhaust valve in accordance
with the ECM control signal which is calculated by ...