Kia Optima: Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recommended for upholstery or carpets. Remove fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not receive immediate attention, the fabric can be stained and its color can be affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties can be reduced if the material is not properly maintained.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
Interior General Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil from contacting the
dashboard because they may cause damage or discoloration. If they do contact the
dashboard, wipe them off immediately ...
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpet. Follow the instructions provided with the soap. Do not bleach or re-dye
the webbing because this m ...
See also:
Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid's temperature
and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor
whose res ...
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 ...
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 ...