Kia Optima: Lubricants and Fluids

Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom center front of the transaxle pan. 3. After the oil has drained, completely install a new washer on the plug ...

Checking the Washer Fluid Level

The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual inspection. Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain water may be u ...

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Components Location
Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) Driver Airbag (DAB) / Passenger Airbag (PAB) Side Airbag (SAB) Curtain Airbag (CA ...

Rear Door Child Safety Lock
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. To lock a rear door so that it cannot be opened from the inside, pu ...

Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel and reinforcing panel. (Refer to the Body group- crash ...