maintenance schedule KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

 Keep the engine in tune and follow the
recommended periodic maintenance
schedule.
This will increase the life of all parts
and lower your operating costs.
 Do not use the air conditioner
unnecessarily.
 Slow down when driving on rough
roads.
 For longer tire life and better fuel
economy, always keep the tires
inflated to the recommended
pressures.
 Maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles to avoid sudden stops. This
will reduce wear on brake linings and
pads and save fuel because extra fuel
is required to accelerate back to
driving speed.
 Do not carry unnecessary weight in
the vehicle. Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage to
the brakes, and poor fuel economy.
 Improper wheel alignment causes the
tires to roll at excessive angles,
which results in faster tire wear. It
takes more power to overcome this
improper alignment, which wastes
fuel.
 Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
 Crosswinds and headwinds reduce
fuel economy. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for
economy and safety.
Therefore, have an Authorized Kia
Dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
DRIVING TIPS
5-6
WARNING - Engine OFF
Motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function without the engine
running. Instead, downshift to
any appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.
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MAINTENANCE
7-1
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Brakes and Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19
Lubricants and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-21
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-23
Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-32
Lubricant Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-36
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-38
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-40
Headlight Aiming Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42
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MAINTENANCE
7-2MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and/or
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts concerning
the inspection or servicing of your vehicle,
we strongly recommend that you have an
Authorized Kia Dealer this work.
An Authorized Kia Dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia parts
to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could lead
to vehicle damage, an accident or personal
injury.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITYMAINTENANCE SERVICE AND
RECORD RETENTION ARE THE
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY.You should retain documents to show that
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with the
scheduled maintenance service charts
shown on the following pages. You need
this information to be able to establish
your compliance with the servicing and
maintenance requirements of your Kia
warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Warranty Information Manual.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.We recommend that such maintenance be
performed by an Authorized Kia Dealer
using genuine Kia parts. However, such
maintenance may be performed by any
competent automotive repair
establishment using automotive parts
equivalent to those with which your
vehicle or engine was originally equipped.
Whenever we recommend that you have
service or maintenance performed by an
Authorized Kia Dealer, you may have a
competent automotive repair est-
ablishment using proper parts perform
that work as well.
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7-3
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEEngine Control systemI: Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary,
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
R: Replace or change.
NOTE :
Check the engine oil and coolant levels every week.
Kilometers or Time in Months, Whichever Comes First
km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Drive belts (tension)III I
Cooling system hoses & connectionsIIII I
Engine coolant II IIIRIIIIIRIIII
Fuel filterR
Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hosesII
Fuel tank air filterIRIR I
Air cleaner element II IIIRIIIIIRIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
x 1,000
(1)
(1)
(2)
(1) Refer to the lubricant and coolant specifications in the Owner’s Manual.
(2) More frequent maintenance is required if driving under dusty conditions.
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MAINTENANCE
7-8OWNER MAINTENANCEOWNER MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULEA qualified service technician should
perform these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and
dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as
possible.WHEN REFUELING, CHECK:• Engine oil level
• Engine coolant level
• Brake and clutch fluid level
• Washer fluid level
AT LEAST MONTHLY• Tire inflation pressuresEVERY 6 MONTHS, CHECK:• Power steering fluid level
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability, a few basic tools and
if you closely follow the directions in
this manual.OWNER MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONSImproper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.As explained earlier in this section, several
procedures can be done only by a qualified
service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Kia Warranty and Consumer Information
Manual provided with the vehicle. If
you’re unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done by
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
CAUTION
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level. The engine
compartment will be hot and you
could be burned.
WARNING - Maintenance
Work
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
You can be seriously injured
while performing some
maintenance procedures. If you
lack sufficient knowledge,
experience or the proper tools
and equipment to do the work,
have it done by a qualified
technician.
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7-12ENGINE OIL AND OIL
FILTERChecking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait a few
minutes for the oil to return to the oil
pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be
between F and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
The distance between L and F on the
dipstick represents 0.85 US qt. (0.7 liter).
Use only the specified engine oil.(Refer to “Recommended Lubricants”
later in this section)
CHANGING THE ENGINE
OIL AND FILTERChange engine oil and filter according to
the Scheduled Maintenance earlier in this
section.
1. Warm the engine up for a few
minutes and then turn it off. Remove
the oil filler cap.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container
after removing the oil filler cap and
drain plug.
MMSA7003
WARNING - Engine Oil
 Continuous contact with
USED engine oil has caused
skin cancer in laboratory
mice. Protect your skin by
washing with soap and
water.
 Keep all engine oil out of the
reach of children.
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7-15
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be full in the
radiator and between F (Full) and L
(Low) on the coolant reservoir tank
when the engine is cool.If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion and to
bring the level to F in the coolant
reservoir. Do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an Authorized
Kia Dealer for a cooling system
inspection.
CHANGING COOLANTChange coolant according to the
Scheduled Maintenance.
• Use only soft (de-mineralized) water
in the coolant mixture.
• The engine in your vehicle has
aluminum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
coolant and do not mix them with the
specified coolant.•Do not use a solution that contains
more than 60% coolant or less than
35% coolaut, which would reduce
the effectiveness of the solution.
For mixture percen-tages, refer to the
following table.
1. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
2. Loosen the radiator drain plug and
drain the coolant into a suitable
container.
MMSA7005
Coolant reservoir tank
-15°C (5°F) 35 65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40Ambient
TemperatureMixture Percentage (volume)
Coolant
SolutionWater
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4. Re-install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the element according to the
Scheduled Maintenance.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the
element more often than at the usual
recommended intervals.
WIPER BLADESWIPER BLADE
MAINTENANCEContamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers. Common sources of
contamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades are
not wiping properly, clean both the
window and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and
thoroughly rinse with clear water.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE
REPLACEMENTWhen the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the wiper blades may be worn
or cracked, requiring replacement.
MAINTENANCE
7-22
CAUTION
• Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed; this will result in
excessive engine wear.
• Driving without an air cleaner
encourages backfiring, which
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
✻
NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield
difficult to clean.
✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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INDEX
9-2M
aintenance Schedule ...............................................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................7-2
Manual Transaxle ..........................................................................4-6
Mirrors ........................................................................................3-58
O
verheating ................................................................................6-2
Overloading .................................................................................5-11
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................7-8
P
arking Brake ...........................................................................7-18
Power Steering ...................................................................4-18, 7-18
R
ear Window Defroster ...........................................................4-32
Road Warning ...............................................................................6-2
Safety Belts ...............................................................................3-22
Seats ............................................................................................3-14
Special Driving Conditions ...........................................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................................8-2
Starting the Engine ........................................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ............................................................................3-58
Suggestions for Economical Operation.........................................5-5
Sunglass Holder ..........................................................................3-64
Sunroof ........................................................................................3-65T
heft-alarm system .....................................................................3-5
Tilt Steering.................................................................................4-18Tires and Wheels .........................................................................7-25
Towing ........................................................................................6-14
Traction control system ...............................................................4-40
Trailer Towing ............................................................................5-11
Trunk Lid ....................................................................................3-52
V
ehicle Break-In Process ...........................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators..........................................................4-21
Windows .....................................................................................3-11
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Automatic type) ...........4-56
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Manual Type) ..............4-54
Wiper Blades ...............................................................................7-22
Wipers and Washers....................................................................4-30
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