cooling KIA Optima 2008 2.G User Guide

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Maintenance services / 7-2
Maintenance schedule / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-7
Engine compartment / 7-9
Engine oil / 7-11
Engine cooling system / 7-12
Brake fluid / 7-14
Drive belts / 7-15
Power steering / 7-15
Automatic transaxle / 7-16
Lubricants and fluids / 7-17
Air cleaner / 7-18
Climate control air filter / 7-19
Wiper blades / 7-20
Battery / 7-21
Tires and wheels / 7-24
Lubricant specifications / 7-35
Exterior care / 7-36
Interior care / 7-38
Maintenance

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Engine control system
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Kilometers or time in months, whichever comes first
× 1,000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 128
# Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64
Engine oil & engine oil filter (1) R R R R R RRRRRRRR RRR
Drive belts (tension) I I I I
Cooling system hoses & connections I I I I I
Engine coolant (1) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Fuel filterRR
Fuel tank cap, lines, EVAP canister and hoses
II
Fuel tank air filter I R I R I
Air cleaner element (2) I I I I I RIIIIIRI III
Ignition wires I I
Spark plugs (Iridium coated)
Idle speed I I I I I
Engine timing belt 2.7 EngineR
Valve clearance (3)I
Replace every 160,000 km

Maintenance12 7ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.Checking the coolant level
Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-
rated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side of the
coolant reservoir when the engine is
cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
specified coolant to provide protection
against freezing and corrosion. Bring the
level to F, but do not overfill. If frequent
additions are required, see an authorized
Kia dealer for a cooling system inspec-
tion.
WARNING
- Removing
radiator cap
Never attempt to remove the radi-
ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might lead
to cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-
ing hot coolant or steam.
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Turn the engine off and wait until
it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
Even if the engine is not operat-
ing, do not remove the radiator
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.
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Index2 9Air bags-supplemental restraint system ····················3-48
Air cleaner ····································································7-18
Antenna ·········································································3-93
Audio remote control···················································3-94
Audio system ································································3-95
Automatic climate control···········································4-55
Automatic transaxle ·············································4-6, 7-16
Battery···········································································7-21
Before driving·································································5-4
Brake fluid ····································································7-14
Brake system ································································4-10
Climate control air filter ·············································7-19
Compass - Z-Nav™ compass ······································4-36
Cruise control system ··················································4-18
Defroster ·······································································4-46
Door locks ·····································································3-10
Drive belts ·····································································7-15Electrical circuit protection ··········································6-6
Electronic stability control ··········································4-21
Emergency starting························································6-3
Emission control system ················································5-2
Engine compartment ··············································2-4, 7-9
Engine cooling system ·················································7-12
Engine oil ······································································7-11
Exterior care·································································7-36
Fuel filler lid ·································································3-72
Fuel requirements ··························································5-2
Gauges ···········································································4-25
Hazard warning flasher ··············································4-47
Homelink® wireless control system ···························3-79
Hood ··············································································3-71
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