Kia Optima: Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as the alternator.
WARNING - Coolant
- Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.
- Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim.
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage. Also, hot ...
See also:
Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air
flowing from the ventilation system. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob to th ...
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspect area
Engine will not start or struggle to start
Vapor hose damaged or disconnected
Engine struggle ...
Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting
light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing glare from the light. The forward
facing sensor detects brightnes ...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
