2020 KIA OPTIMA warning

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1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens cover from
lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Personal lamp (LED type) bulb
replacement
If the personal lamp (LED) does not
operate, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
an integrated unit. The LED lamp has
to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair personal lamp (LED), for it
may damage related parts of the
vehicle.
Glove box lamp bulb replace-
ment
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lamp assembly from
interior.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
WARNING- Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior
lamps, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.
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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 mate-
rials. 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 finish. High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
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Maintenance
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure
to re-wax these areas even if the rest
of the vehicle does not yet need wax-
ing.
Do not apply wax on embossed
unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the
unit.
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CAUTION - Wet engine
Water washing in the enginecompartment including highpressure water washing maycause the failure of electricalcircuits located in the enginecompartment.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle asthis may damage them.
WARNING
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.
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Maintenance
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
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Do not operate the engine in con-
fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
WARNING- Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic
converter and exhaust system
while the vehicle is running or
immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems
are very hot and may burn you.
WARNING- Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However, before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, including such systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)
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Index
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Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equippedvehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
72
Adjusting outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Air bag non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-45 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Air bag inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Air bag non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Air conditioning system lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-161 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-18
Assist mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66\
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
47
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10\
4
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-132
Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-132
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Automatic transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
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Back-up lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-87
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-42For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Battery replacement (Folding key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Battery replacement (Smart key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Battery saver function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) system . . . . . . 5-124 BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning) . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
RCCW (Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning) . . . 5-128
Bonnet see the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37 Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Brakes fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31\
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76 Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button . . . . . . . 5-10
California Perchlorate notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-105
Camera (Rear view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Capacities (Lubricants) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Care
Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45\
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99
Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
Central door lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Chains - Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-155
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . 3-35
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . 3-38
Securing a child restraint with the LATCH anchors system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
40
Securing a child restraint seat with "Tether Anchor" system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
41
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
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