Kia Optima: Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer ...
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:
Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the center
pillar.
They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard seat occ ...
Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked monthly when the tires
are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours or driven less than one mile ...
Remove
1.
Turn ignition OFF and disconnect
the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body – “Crash pad”)
3.
Disconnec ...