Kia Optima: Air cleaner
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be cleaned and reused.
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals.
CAUTION:
• Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear.
• Use a KIA genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could damage the air flow sensor.
Parking brake
Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone ...
Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
If the vehicle is operated in severely airpolluted cities or on dusty rough roads
for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace ...
See also:
Head restraint adjustment
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head
restraints.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the ...
Gear shift indicator
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear in the current driving situation.
Displays
Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Cooling system
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