Kia Optima: Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur on underbody parts such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system, even though they have been provided with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody and wheel openings with lukewarm or cold water once a month, after off-road driving (for four-wheel drive vehicles) and at the end of each winter. It will do more harm than good to wet down the road grime without removing it. The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and frame members have drain holes that should not be allowed to clog with dirt; trapped water in these areas can cause rusting.
Bright-Metal Maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preser ...
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes
on aluminum wheels. They may scratch or damage the f ...
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The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated
The front seat passenger’s air bag is much larger than the steering wheel air
bag and inflates with considerably more force. It can seriously hurt or kill a passenger
who is not in the proper po ...
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart
key).
The tailgate is opened wit ...
Side Airbag (SAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the driver
and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment
of side airbag by ...