Kia Optima: Special Driving Conditions

Suggestions for Economical Operation

Your vehicle’s fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive. Each of these factors affects how many miles (kilometers) you can get from a gallon (lit ...

Hazardous Driving Conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions: Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking. Avoi ...

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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 ...

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Tightening torque :(+) terminal : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2l ...

Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used bec ...