Kia Optima: Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
WARNING - Lifting Your Vehicle
If you raise your vehicle, always ensure that it is supported at all four jacking or lift points for the vehicle. Do not use jacks meant for tire changes. Use only lift equipment specifically recommended for doing maintenance work under the vehicle. Place the vehicle and lift equipment on a hard, level surface capable of supporting the full wight of the vehicle without moving or deforming. If the support is not stable, the vehicle could fall and cause serious or fatal injuries. Follow the instructions with the lift device.
2. Remove the fill/check plug on the side of the transaxle.
3. Verify that the oil level reaches the bottom of the fill/check hole. Fill as necessary.
If the oil level is low, check for leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. Use only the specified manual transaxle oil. (Refer to “Recommended Lubricants” later in this section.)
4. Install a new washer on the fill/check plug and tighten the plug to 22 lb•ft. (30 N•m).
Manual Transaxle
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Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle.
3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall
the drain p ...
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Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the retractor.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle until an audible “click”
is heard, ...
Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel
for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
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