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 all ...
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 ...
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Inspection
Front Seat Heater Switch
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the floor console upper
cover.(Refer to the BD group - "Console")
...
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the
rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened
and snugged on the hips and a ...
Cruise Control Switch Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Tightening torque :
4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft)
2.
Remove the driver airbag module. (Refer to the ...