2014 KIA Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual

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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

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BRAKE FLUID 
Checking the brake fluid level  
Check the fluid level in the reservoir
periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Bef

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WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid
level  
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not availab

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PARKING BRAKE
Checking the parking brake  
Check whether the stroke is within
specification when the parking brake
pedal is depressed with 20 kg (44 lb,
196 N) of force. Also, the park

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Filter replacement  
It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspect-
ing the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compre

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Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extreme-ly dusty or sandy areas, replace theelement more often than the usualrecommended interva

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in sever

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4. Replace the climate control air fil-ter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
When replacing the climate control
air filter install it properly. Otherwise,
the system