Kia Optima: 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 brakes are wet. If there is a risk the parking brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then release the parking brake.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the container.
Window washer anti-freeze is
...
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and interfere
with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically chec ...
See also:
Photo Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The photo sensor is located at
the right of defrost nozzle.
2.
The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic
(sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radi ...
Using SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your subscription to SIRIUS® Satellite Radio,
you will need to contact SIRIUS® Customer Care at 1-888-539-7474. Have your 12 digit
SID (Sirius® Id ...
Repair
procedures
On-vehicle Inspection
Spark Test
1.
Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A).
2.
Remove the ignition coils (A).
...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
