Kia Optima: Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approved window washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container. Window washer anti-freeze is available from an authorized Kia dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of antifreeze as these may damage the paint finish.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. ...
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the ...
See also:
Battery. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies,
totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
2.
Water never nee ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle.
Do not race the ...
Inspection
1.
Check-points upon head lamp failure
(HID)
(1)
Check the battery voltage.
(Low beam will be on when the battery voltage above 9V.)
(2)
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