2014 KIA Optima brake light

Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized 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 deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties 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 steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling 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 operation 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
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING - Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine 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 theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
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 conditioning 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 drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the 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.

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Description Fuse Rating Protected Component
BRAKE SWITCH 10A Smart Key Control Module, Start Stop Button Switch, FOB Holder, Stop Lamp Switch
MEMORY 1 10ASEAT EXTN (IMS), DR_TRIM_EXTN (FOLD’G), CLUSTER, A/CON, ECM, AUTO FOLDING RLY,
TPMS, POWER OUTLET, A_L_PHOTO_SNSR, MUT
SUNROOF 20A Panorama Sunroof
S/HEATER(FRT)
SEAT VERNT(FRT) 20A SEAT_EXTN (HEAT/VENT)
SPARE 10A -
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster
MODULE 3 10A Sport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid (W/O Smart Key)
MODULE 4 10ADriver/Passenger CCS Control Module (With CCS), Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module (W/O
CCS), Front Seat Warmer & CCS Switch, Oil Pump Inverter, ISG Low DC-DC Converter, Tire Pressure
Monitoring Module
A/BAG 15A A/BAG UNIT IG1 , WCS_PASS IG1
INTERIOR LAMP 10A Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle (With Smart Key), Driver/Passenger Door Lamp, A/C
Control Module, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch (W/O Smart Key), RF Receiver (With Smart
Key), Driver IMS Module, BCM, Data Link Connector, Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, Power
Outside Mirror Switch, Auto Light & Photo Sensor (W/O B/Alarm), Lamp Auto Cut Relay, Instrument
Cluster
CLUSTER 10A CLUSTER (IGN1)
MDPS 7.5ACrash Pad Switch, EPS Control Module (With MDPS), Steering Angle Sensor (W/O MDPS),
ATM Lever Indicator, EPB Switch, EPB Control Module
PDM 3 7.5A Smart Key Control Module (With Smart Key)

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LIGHT BULBS
Use only the bulbs of the specifiedwattage.
If you don’t have necessary tools, the
correct bulbs and the expertise, con-
sult an authorized Kia dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replace
vehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. This is
especially true if you have to remove
the headlight assembly to get to the
bulb(s). Removing/installing the
headlight assembly can result in
damage to the vehicle.Headlight, position light, turn
signal light, side marker light,
and front fog light bulb
replacementWARNING - Lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the “LOCK” position
and turn off the lights to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
CAUTION - Light replacement
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.
OTF074027N
OTF074090N

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, may be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish. After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION - Headlight
Lens
To prevent damage, do not
clean headlight lens with chem-ical solvents or strong deter-gents.

Index
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Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Limitation of active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
When active ECO is activated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system . . . . 3-35 Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag . . . 3-51
Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Aux, USB and iPod
®port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Glass antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-120 Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Back-up warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91 Back-up warning system precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 4-92
Non-operational conditions of back-up warningsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
92
Operation of the back-up warning system . . . . . . . . 4-91
Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-44 Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Non-operating condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-34
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Headlight leveling device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-96
High beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Luggage volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Manual climate control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-110 Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-111
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-44 Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Rear camera display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Recommended sae viscosity number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Remote keyless entry system operations . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Transmitter precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . 3-2 Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
16
Folding the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Front seat adjustment - manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Seat warmer (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
3-18 Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
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Removable towing hook (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76 Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76
Trip A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79\
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-22 Closing the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Emergency trunk lid release cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Emergency trunk safety release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Opening the trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57 Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81 Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35 Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Escort welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Welcome light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-95
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-25 Power window lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 5-55
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-56
Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Snowy or Icy conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . 5-55
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . . 5-55
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41 Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102 Windshield washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
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