Kia Optima: Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath

Don't let your parking brake freeze

Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the ...

Carry emergency equipment

Depending on the severity of the weather you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, ...

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License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (2) lens mounting screws and the lens. 2. Rotate socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and carefully pull the socket from the housing. 3. Car ...

Inspection
1. With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water. Befo ...

Checking the engine oil level
2.4 engine 2.0 engine 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few min ...