Kia Optima: Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule in section 7. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter
driving, you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or Icy conditions
To ...
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized Kia ...
See also:
Road Warning
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme
caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It should be used
whene ...
Emission Control System
The emissions control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty Information
Booklet in your vehicle. ...
Radiator. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Cooling fan assembly
2. Radiator
3. Mounting insulator
4. Radiator mounting bracket
5. Radiator upper hose
6. Radiator lower hose
7. Res ...