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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Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press CONFIG to access the
Configuration Settings menu.
2. Turn the Menu knob to highlight
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press SELECT to select the
Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu ...
Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
are damaged, see your dealer to
have the damage assessed and
repaired. Foreign materials su ...
To Play a Disc
To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
You operate the disc changer with
the same controls used for the radio.
To select the disc changer, ...
