2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID washer fluid

OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
formed at the frequencies indicated to help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
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 the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
• Look for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your en‐gine coolant level when the engine ishot. Scalding hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
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 L

WARNING
nRadiator cap
Do not remove the radiator capwhen the engine and radiator arehot. Scalding hot coolant and steammay blow out under pressure caus‐ing serious injury.
Changing the coolant
We recommend that the coolant be re‐
placed by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth around the radiatorcap before refilling the coolant in or‐der to prevent the coolant fromoverflowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tifreeze in the washer fluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossof vehicle control or damage thepaint and body trim.

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WASHER FLUID
Checking the washer fluid level
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The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
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 climates to prevent freezing.
WARNING
nCoolant
•Do not use radiator coolant or an‐tifreeze in the washer fluid reser‐voir.
•Radiator coolant can severely ob‐scure visibility when sprayed onthe windshield and may cause lossof vehicle control or damage topaint and body trim.
•Windshield washer fluid agentscontain some amounts of alcoholand can be flammable under cer‐tain circumstances. Do not allowsparks or flame to contact thewasher fluid or the washer fluidreservoir. Damage to the vehicle oroccupants could occur.
•Windshield washer fluid is poison‐ous to humans and animals. Donot drink and avoid contactingwindshield washer fluid. Seriousinjury or death could occur.

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Drivinþ oýý-road............................................................ 7-102
E
ECO mode (Drive mode inteþrated control sys‐ tem)........................................................................7-75,7-77
Economical operation..................................................... 7-97
Electric power steerinþ........................................ 5-40,5-44
Electronic parkinþ brake (EPB)..................................... 7-19
Electronic stability control (ESC).................................. 7-30
Emerþency ýuel ýiller lid release......................... 5-30,5-33
Emerþency startinþ........................................................ 8-05
Emerþency Stop Siþnal (ESS)........................................ 7-35
Emission control system............................................... 9-91 Crankcase emission control system........................9-91
Evaporative emission control system..................... 9-91
Exhaust emission control system........................... 9-91
Enþine compartment............................................3-07,9-03
Enþine coolant................................................................. 9-26
Enþine coolant temperature þauþe............................. 5-53
Enþine number.............................................................. 10-16
Enþine oil.......................................................................... 9-24
Enþine speciýication......................................................10-03
Enþine start/stop button.............................................. 7-06 Enþine start/stop button position........................... 7-06
Illuminated enþine start/stop button..................... 7-06
Enþine start/stop button illumination.........................7-06
Evaporative emission control system......................... 9-91
Exhaust emission control system................................ 9-91
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items........... 9-21
Exterior care.................................................................... 9-85
Exterior overview (Front).............................................. 3-02
Exterior overview (Rear)................................................3-03
F
FCC.................................................................................. 6-121
Floor mat anchor(s)......................................................5-161Fluid Brake ýluid.................................................................... 9-30
Washer ýluid.................................................................9-31
Foþ liþht (rear).............................................................. 5-119
Foldinþ the outside rearview mirror............................ 5-46
Foot parkinþ brake..........................................................7-18
Front seat adjustment (manual).................................. 4-05
Front seat adjustment (power)....................................4-06
Fuel ýiller lid............................................................ 5-29,5-31
Emerþency ýuel ýiller lid release..................... 5-30,5-33
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