Kia Optima: Climate control air filter - Maintenance - Kia Optima Owners ManualKia Optima: 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 the climate control air filter, replace it performing the following procedure, and be careful to avoid damaging other components.

    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 dust ...

    Wiper blades
    Blade inspection NOTICE: Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean. Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blad ...

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    Trunk lid (Legacy)
    WARNING ● To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid closed while driving. ● Help prevent children, adults or animals from locking themselves ...