2011 KIA Optima maintenance

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Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.

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FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-
ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the
other in the engine compartment near
the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has
blown, the element inside the fuse will
melt.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized KIA dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type
for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,and multi fuse for higher amperage rat-ings.
WARNING - Fuse replace- ment
Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or aluminum foil instead of the proper fuse -
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage
and a possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to remove fuses because it may cause a short circuitand damage the system.
OLM079051N
Normal
Normal
Blade type
Cartridge type
Multi fuse
Main fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown

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Instrument panel fuse replace-
ment
1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool provided in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized KIA
dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you maynot need for operating the vehicle, such as the cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse panel in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
OTF070017OTF070018

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Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and
pull up the memory fuse.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• If the memory fuse is pulled up from
the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement. Refer to
“Battery” in this section.
• Even when the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged
by operation of the headlights or other
electrical devices.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,
use the fuse puller in the engine com-
partment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
KIA dealer.
OTF070019OTF070020

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Main fuse
If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the pictureabove.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
5. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
Multi fuse
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse panel in the enginecompartment.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in theengine compartment, securelyinstall the fuse panel cover. If not,electrical failures may occur fromwater contact.
OTF070021OVG079022

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If the button starting fuse is blown, it must
be removed as follows:
1. Open the cover in the engine compe-
tent.
2. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
3. Close the cover.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the multi or starting fuse is blown,
consult an authorized KIA dealer.
OTF070022

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✽
✽NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this
manual may be applicable to your vehi-
cle. It is accurate at the time of printing.
When you inspect the fuse panel in your
vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
* : if euqipped
Engine compartment fuse panel
OTF070023/OTF070026/OVG079025L/OVG079026
Instrument panel fuse panel
Engine room (Button starting BOX)*
Fuse/relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
Engine room (Battery terminal cover)

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Instrument panel fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse rating Circuit Protected
MODULE 3 7.5A Key Solenoid, Sport Mode Switch
PDM 1 25A Smart Key Control Module
POWER OUTLET 15A Front Power Outlet
MODULE 5 7.5A Smart Key Control Module, Rear Seat Warmer Relay LH/RH
MODULE 2 7.5A BCM, Panorama Sunroof, Rain Sensor
TRUNK 10A I/P Junction Box (Trunk Relay), Fuel Filler Door & Trunk Lid Switch, Trunk Room LP
CLOCK 10AA/V & Navigation Head Unit, Audio, Smart Key Control Module, Overhead Console Lamp,
Crash Pad Mood Lamp, A/C Control Module, BCM, AMP, Power Outside Mirror Switch,
Driver/Passenger Door Mood Lamp
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar Lighter
HTD STRG 15A Steering Wheel Heater
A/CON 7.5A A/C Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay)
WIPER 25A Multifunction Switch, Front Wiper Motor, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper Relay, Rain SNSR Relay)
S/HEATER FRT 20A Driver/Passenger CCS Cushion Warmer, Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module
MIRR HTD 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror
MODULE 4 7.5AFront Seat Warmer & CCS Switch, Driver/Passenger CCS Control Module,
Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Audio
A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster (Air Bag IND.)
START 7.5AW/O Smart Key : Burglar Alarm Relay
With Smart Key : PCM, Transaxle Range Switch
S/HEATER RR 15A Rear Seat Warmer Relay LH/RH
P/SEAT PASS 20A Passenger Seat Manual Switch
FOG LP RR 15A -