KIA Optima 2015 4.G Owner's Manual

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Ty p e B
If the light bulb does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Front fog light
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Remove the under cover by rotat-
ing the screws.
3.Reach your hand into the back of the front bumper.
4.Disconnect the power connector.
5.Remove the bulb-socket from the housing by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the housing.
CAUTION
When you remove the siderepeater cover, be careful not todamage the side repeater coverand vehicle surface.
OTF074067NOTF070048N

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6.Install the new bulb-socket into thehousing by aligning the tabs on the
socket with the slots in the hous-
ing.
Push the socket into the housing
and turn the socket clockwise.
7.Connect the power connector.
8.Reinstall the front under cover.Rear combination light bulb
replacement(1) Stop and tail light
(2) Tail light
(3) Rear turn signal light
(4) Back-up light
(5) Rear side marker
OTF074083
OTF074030

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Ty p e B
If the light (LED) does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Stop and tail light / Rear turn sig-
nal light
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Open the trunk.
3.Open the service cover. 4.Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5.Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
6.Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it
locks into place.
7.Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8.Install the service cover by pulling it into the service hole.
OTF070031
OTF070032
Stop and tail light / Rear turn signal light

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Backup light/Tail light (if equipped)
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Open the trunk.
3.Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the
cover. 4.Disconnect the cable and then
remove the nuts by turning the nuts
counter clockwise.
5.Take the light assembly out.
6.Insert a new bulb by inserting it intothe socket.
7.Install the light assembly to the trunk.
8.Reinstall the nuts and connector and then the trunk lid cover by
pushing in the screw.
OTF070033
OTF074052
Backup light
OTF074054
OTF074055
Backup light-1
Backup light-2

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License plate light bulb
replacement
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Open the trunk. 3.Loosen the retaining screw of the
trunk lid cover and then remove the
cover.
4.Take out the light.
5.Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket.
6.Reinstall the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
High mounted stop light
replacement (if equipped)
OTF070036
OTF070033
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High mounted bulb
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Pull up the seat cushion.
3. Remove the nuts under the seatconnecting each side of the seat.
And take each side seat out. 4.Type A
Fold the seat back by pulling out
the lock release knob (1). Fold the
seatback forward and down firmly.
(if equipped)
Type B
Push the seat back up. The seat
back is connected to the hook
attached to package tray. (if
equipped)
OTF074057N
OTF074058N
OTF030020
OTFH070074N
OTF030021
■Type B
■Type A

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5. Take the C-pillar out carefully. If
you pull the C-pillar strongly, it
will be broken.
6. Disconnect the cable attached on the panel. 7. Remove the screws and package
tray.
8. Remove the fabric and nuts.
9. Change the HMSL to a new one.
10. Reinstall all package tray, cable and side seat. Lift and push the
seat back backward firmly until it
clicks into place. 11. Reinstall the seat by pushing it
down firmly.
OTF070059N
OTF070060N
OTF070061N
OTF070062N

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Interior light bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,gently pry the lens from the interi-
or light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior light housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF”
button is pressed to avoid burn-
ing your fingers or receiving an
electric shock.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or dam-age lens, lens tab, and plastichousings.
■Type A
Front map lamp
OTF074038L/OTF070039/OTF070040
Room lamp
■Type B
Vanity mirror lamp
Luggage room lamp
Glove box lamp OVG079040/OTF070041/OTF070042

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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.

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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.
CAUTION - Wetting 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.
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CAUTION - Drying vehicle
Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth willscratch the finish.
Do not use steel wool, abra- sive cleaners, or strong deter-gents containing highly alka-line or caustic agents onchrome-plated or anodizedaluminum parts. This mayresult in damage to the pro-tective coating and cause dis-coloration or paint deteriora-tion.