Kia Optima: Finish Damage Repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing. Use good quality liquid or paste
wax, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Wax a ...
Bright-Metal Maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preser ...
See also:
Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Wiper/Washer 4.
Horn 5. Steering wheel audio control* 6. Auto cruise control* 7. Driver’s
air bag 8. Steering wheel 9. Ignition switch* ...
Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid's temperature
and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor
whose res ...
Installation
Sensor Fit
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Handle the sensor with
care.
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Avoid lubricant contact.
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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
