2006 KIA Optima air filter

MAINTENANCE
7-1
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-32
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-36
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-38
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-40
Headlight Aiming Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42
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7-3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEEngine Control systemI: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
NOTE :
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Drive belts (tension)III I
Cooling system hoses & connectionsIIII I
Engine coolant II IIIRIIIIIRIIII
Fuel filterR
Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hosesII
Fuel tank air filterIRIR I
Air cleaner element II IIIRIIIIIRIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
(2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions.
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7-21
BODY LUBRICATIONAll moving points of the body, such as
doors, hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed.
Use a non-freezing lubricant on locks
during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
AIR CLEANERELEMENT REPLACEMENTA paper air cleaner filter is used. It must
be replaced when necessary, and should
not be cleaned and reused.
1. Remove the four (4) air cleaner cover
attaching clips.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner
housing with a clean, damp cloth.
3. Replace the air cleaner element.
MMSA7013
WARNING
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of
vehicle control or damage to
paint and body trim.
Windshield washer fluid
agents contain some
amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain
circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact
the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir.
Damage to the vehicle or it's
occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and
animals. Do not drink and
avoid contacting windshield
washer fluid. Serious injury
or death could occur.
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INDEX
9-1
A
ir Bag - Supplemental Restraint System ................................3-42
Air Cleaner ..................................................................................7-21
Antenna .......................................................................................3-68
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System .......................4-47
Automatic Transaxle ............................................................4-7, 7-19
B
attery.......................................................................................7-23
Before Driving ..............................................................................5-4
Brake System ..............................................................................4-12
Brakes and Clutch .......................................................................7-17
Bulb Replacement .......................................................................7-32
C
hanging tires ..........................................................................6-22
Climate Control System ..............................................................4-42
Cruise Control .............................................................................4-37
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment .......................3-63
D
oor Locks .................................................................................3-9
E
lectrical Circuit Protection .......................................................6-7
Emergency Starting .......................................................................6-3
Emission Control System ..............................................................5-3
Engine Compartment ..................................................................7-10
Engine Cooling System...............................................................7-14
Engine Oil and Oil Filter .............................................................7-12
Exterior Care ...............................................................................7-38
F
uel Filler Lid ...........................................................................3-55
Fuel Requirements ........................................................................5-2
G
auges ......................................................................................4-20
H
eadlight Aiming Adjustment .................................................7-42
Homelink® Wireless Control System.........................................5-12
Hood ............................................................................................3-54
How To Use This Manual .............................................................1-2
If You Have a Flat Tire .............................................................6-19
Ignition Switch ..............................................................................4-2
Immobilizer System ......................................................................3-6
Instrument Cluster .......................................................................4-19
Instrument Panel Overview ...........................................................2-3
Interior and Exterior Overview .....................................................2-2
Interior Care ................................................................................7-40
Interior Features ..........................................................................4-33
Interior Lights .............................................................................3-62K
eyless entry system .................................................................3-4
Keys ..............................................................................................3-3
L
abel Information .....................................................................5-11
Lightings .....................................................................................4-27
Lubricant Specifications .............................................................7-36
Lubricants and Fluids ..................................................................7-20
Luggage Net ................................................................................3-69
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