Kia Optima: Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
As explained earlier in this section, several
p ...
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
Whil ...
See also:
Front Disc Brake. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Guide rod bolt
2. Bleed screw
3. Caliper carrier
4. Caliper body
5. Inner pad shim
6. Brake pad
7. Pad retainer
...
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or related fuse is
blown, you must reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and close the sunr ...
Removal
Handle the sensor with care.
1.
Remove the tire. (Refer to "Tire
Removal")
2.
Remove the va ...