Kia Optima: Tips on Driving Your Vehicle

Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters

WARNING - Fire A hot exhaust system can ignite flamable items under your vehicle. Do not park the vehicle over or near flamable objects, such as dry grass, paper, leaves, etc. Your vehicle is ...

Necessary Inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer fluid should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid. Further details are pro ...

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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside the trunk inside of the right tail light. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, when pulled, this cable w ...

Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle out of P (Park): ...

Recommended Lubricants
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in impro ...