Kia Optima: Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
Fuel requirements
unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number
91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL,
as well as minimize ...
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Drive belts
It is unnecessary to check the deflection of the drive belt periodically because
your engine is equipped with an automatic belt tension adjuster. However, replacement
of the belt should be done ac ...
Headphones
Headphones
A. Battery Cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 Switch
C. Power Button
D. Volume Control
E. Power Indicator Light
RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones. Channel 1 is
dedicated to th ...
Using winter tyres
CAUTION:
Make sure that you use the correctwheel nuts for the type of wheel thewinter tyres are fitted to.
If winter tyres are used, make sure thatthe tyre pressures are correct. SeeTechnical specif ...
