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:
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for
assistance.
• The rear bumper on the vehicle
is not intended for hitches. Do
not attach rental hitches or other
bumpe ...
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, M ...
Controls
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to select
the air flow outlets.
MAX
A/C
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