Kia Optima: Finish Damage Repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing. Use good quality liquid or paste
wax, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all ...
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 ...
See also:
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Power door mirror
2. Power door mirror switch
3. Power folding mirror switch
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Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description
Curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH) and protect the driver
and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment
of curtain airb ...
Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Call” message and the other party’s phone
number (if available) are displayed on the audio.
• To Finish a Call
- Press button on the steering wheel.
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