Impressive Warranty
Hyundai is Kia's corporate parent, so the Optima gets Hyundai's impressive warranty; it includes 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain protection and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance.
Kia is putting more marketing muscle behind the new Optima. Its predecessor received little marketing support, and most folks wanting a Kia sedan brushed past it in showrooms and headed for the automaker's Spectra model.
The front-wheel-drive Optima has quick steering and a decent ride, but the softness of an older Buick and thus just average handling. The brake pedal has a linear action to help provide smooth stops.
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Maintenance schedule
Chart symbols:
I- Inspect these items and their related parts. If necessary, correct, clean,
refill, adjust of replace.
R- Replace or change
L- Lubricate.
(1) Refer to the lubricant and co ...
Window
Power windows
1 Driver’s door power window switch
2 Front passenger’s door power window switch
3 Rear door (left) power window switch
4 Rear door (right) power window switch
5 Window openin ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race th ...