2006 KIA Optima low oil pressure

CHARGING SYSTEM
WARNING
(IF EQUIPPED)This warning light indicates a
malfunction of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location and
carefully stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine OFF, check the
generator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a
problem exists somewhere in the
electrical charging system. Have an
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent locate and correct the
problem as soon as possible.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
WARNING This warning light indicates the engine
oil pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and stop.
2. With the engine OFF, check the
engine oil level. If the level is low,
add oil as required.
If the warning light remains ON after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
LOW FUEL LEVEL
WARNING This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is near empty. The warning light will
come on when the fuel level has dropped
to about 8.5 L (2.2 US gal.).
Refuel as soon as possible.
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NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a
loose or broken generator belt; the
engine could be damaged by over-
heating because this belt also drives
the water pump.
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NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle when the
Engine Oil Warning Light is ON.
If the engine is not stopped as soon
as possible, severe engine damage
could result.
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assistance. If coolant is not boiling
out, allow the engine to idle and open
the hood to permit the engine to cool
gradually. If the temperature does not
go down with the engine idling, stop
the engine and allow sufficient time
for it to cool.
4. The coolant level should then be
checked. If the level in the reservoir
is low, look for leaks at the radiator
hoses and connections, heater hoses
and connections, radiator, and water
pump. If you find a major leak or
another problem that may have
caused the engine to overheat, do not
operate the engine until the problem
has been corrected. Call an
Authorized Kia Dealer for assistance.
If you do not find a leak or other
problem, carefully add coolant to the
reservoir.If the engine frequently overheats, have
the cooling system checked and repaired.
EMERGENCY STARTINGJUMP STARTINGJump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting
procedures on the next page. If in doubt,
we strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing service
jump start your vehicle.
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WARNING - Removing
Radiator Cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure. This could cause
serious injury.
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NOTICE
Use only a 12volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts by using a 24-volt
power supply (two 12-volt batteries
in series or a 24-volt motor
generator set).
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MAINTENANCE
7-8OWNER MAINTENANCEOWNER MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULEA qualified service technician should
perform these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and
dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as
possible.WHEN REFUELING, CHECK:• Engine oil level
• Engine coolant level
• Brake and clutch fluid level
• Washer fluid level
AT LEAST MONTHLY• Tire inflation pressuresEVERY 6 MONTHS, CHECK:• Power steering fluid level
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability, a few basic tools and
if you closely follow the directions in
this manual.OWNER MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONSImproper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.As explained earlier in this section, several
procedures can be done only by a qualified
service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Kia Warranty and Consumer Information
Manual provided with the vehicle. If
you’re unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
CAUTION
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level. The engine
compartment will be hot and you
could be burned.
WARNING - Maintenance
Work
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
You can be seriously injured
while performing some
maintenance procedures. If you
lack sufficient knowledge,
experience or the proper tools
and equipment to do the work,
have it done by a qualified
technician.
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TIRES AND WHEELSTIRE CAREFor proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.INFLATION PRESSURESCheck all tire pressures (including the
spare) monthly when the tires are cold.
“Cold tires” means the car has not been
driven for at least three hours or driven
less than one mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained to ensure ride quality, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gasing (boiling)
violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
Disconnect the battery
charger in the following
order.
1. Turn off the battery
charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative
clamp from the negative
battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp
from the positive battery
terminal.
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NOTICE
• Before performing battery
maintenance or recharging, turn
OFF all accessories and stop the
engine.
• When remounted battery,
disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable first. When re-
installing the battery, reconnect
the negative (-) battery cable
last.
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MAINTENANCE
7-42HEADLIGHT AIMING
ADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and
press the front bumper & rear
bumper down several times.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,
engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack,
and tools). Have the driver sit in the
driver’s seat or use equivalent weight.4. Clean the headlight lenses and turn
on the headlight (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw a vertical line (through the
center of each headlight) and the
horizontal line (through the center of
each headlight) on the aiming screen.
1) Horizontal line dimension from
ground: 628 mm (24.72 in)
2) Distance between each vertical
line : 1,306 mm (49.17 in)
And then, draw a parallel line at 30
mm (1.18 in) place under the
horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low
beam to the parallel line with a
Phillips screwdriver.
ADJUSTMENT AFTER
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENTIf the vehicle has had front body repair
and the headlight assembly has been
replaced, the headlight aiming should be
checked using the aiming screen as
shown in the illustration. Turn on the
headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of
light is parallel to center line of the
body and is aligned with point “P”
shown in the illustration.
MMSA7032
Vertical
aiming
HH W
P
MMSA7033
Horizontal line
21 mm (0.82 in)
Cut-off line
Ground line Vertical line
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