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:
Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will
go off immediately when the igni ...
Inspection
1.
Ignition "OFF”
2.
Disconnect the connector of mode
control actuator.
3.
Verify that the mode control
actuator operates to the defrost mode whe ...
Specifications
Specifications
Front Suspension
Item
Specification
Suspension type
MacPherson Strut
Shock absorber
Type
H.P.D ...