Kia Optima: Owner maintenanceThe following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance precautions
Owner maintenance scheduleFront Strut Assembly. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Spring lower pad
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Front Door Edge Warning Light
A red light comes on when the front door is opened. The purpose of this light
is to assist when you get in or out and also to warn passing vehicles. ...
Headrest
To raise the headrest, simply pull it up to the desired position. To lower the
headrest, press the release lever on the left side grommet, while pushing the headrest
down to the desired position ...