Kia Optima: Emission Control System

Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leade ...

Vehicle Modifications

This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your Kia could affect its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions regulations. In addition, d ...

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Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the roof trim.(Refer to the BD group - "Roof trim") 3. Disconnect the panoram ...

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 ...

Front Seat
WARNING - Driver’s Seat Adjusting the driver’s seat with the vehicle in motion could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal ...