2012 KIA Optima Hybrid washer

Driving your vehicle
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Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. Never attempt to check the Hybrid
High Voltage Battery. The level of charge
in your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service sta-
tion.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized Kia dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paint
finish.

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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-5
Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-19
Engine oil / 7-22
Coolant / 7-24
Brake fluid / 7-28
Washer fluid / 7-29
Parking brake / 7-29
Air cleaner / 7-30
Climate control air filter / 7-31
Wiper blades / 7-32
Battery / 7-35
Tires and wheels / 7-38
Fuses / 7-51
Appearance care / 7-61
Emission control system / 7-68
Maintenance

Maintenance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OYFH071001
❈The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Sub relay box
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
4. Radiator cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Fuse box
10. Inverter coolant

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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
Check inverter coolant.
WARNING - Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine or inverter coolant level
when the engine is hot. Scalding
hot coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.

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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
Check the drive belt.

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Maintenance
Changing the coolant
Have engine and inverter coolant
changed by an authorized Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this section.
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant orantifreeze 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.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric aroundthe radiator cap and/or invertercoolant cap before refilling thecoolant in order to prevent thecoolant from overflowing intoengine parts such as the generator.
WARNING
Radiator cap &
Inverter coolant cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
and/or inverter coolant cap when
the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure caus-
ing serious injury.

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Maintenance
Checking the washer fluid level
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
Checking the parking brake
Check whether the stroke is within spec-
ification when the parking brake pedal is
depressed with 20 kg (44 lb, 196 N) of
force. Also, the parking brake alone
should securely hold the vehicle on a fair-
ly steep grade.
WARNING - Windshield
fluid
Do not drink the windshield washer
fluid. The windshield washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and animals.
WARNING - Flammable
fluid
Do not allow the washer fluid to
come in contact with open flames
or sparks. The windshield washer
fluid clan is flammable under cer-
tain circumstances. This can result
in a fire.
WASHER FLUID
OTF070010
PARKING BRAKE
OTF050015

Index
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Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain··················\
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Economical operation ··················\
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Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink system ··················\
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··4-37
Electric power steering ··················\
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Electronic stability control (ESC) ··················\
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Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-5 Jump starting ··················\
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Push starting ··················\
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Emergency while driving ··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
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············7-68 Crankcase emission control system··················\
···········7-68
Evaporative emission control System ··················\
·······7-68
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
··············7-69
Engine ··················\
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Engine compartment ··················\
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Engine coolant ··················\
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Engine number ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Engine overheats ··················\
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Engine start/stop button ··················\
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Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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·········4-50 Evaporative emission control System ··················\
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Exhaust emission control system··················\
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-19
Exterior care··················\
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Flat tire (with spare tire) ··················\
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Changing tires··················\
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Compact spare tire ··················\
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·6-19
Jack and tools ··················\
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Removing and storing the spare tire···········\
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Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ··················\
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·6-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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6
Fluid Brakes fluid ··················\
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Washer fluid··················\
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Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor ··················\
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·3-19
Front seat adjustment ··················\
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·3-4
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Fuel gauge··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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Fuses ··················\
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······7-51 Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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Instrument panel fuse ··················\
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Memory fuse··················\
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Multi fuse ··················\
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