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 ...
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Reminders
Displaying reminders
Reminders of pending appointments and tasks
are displayed. After an appointment or after a
task is due, the reminder is no longer displayed.
1. "Office"
2. " ...
Changing a flat tire
If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below:
Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a lev ...
Advanced Key Suspend Function
If an advanced key is left in the vehicle, the functions of the advanced key
left in the vehicle are temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
- Starting ...
