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 (liter ...

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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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you ...

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). Specifications
Specification HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1] Item Specification Heater Resistance (Ω) 2.5 ~ 4.0 [20°C(68°F)] HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 2] ...

NVLD(Natural Vacuum Leakage Detection) Repair procedures
Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Disconnect the NVLD connector (A). 3. Disconnect the ventilation hoses (B,C). 4. Remove th ...