Kia Optima Manual page 391

Maintenance
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower
arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
Drive shafts and boots
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances
C- Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-
spread roads
D- Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
OPERATION
I
Every 120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 6
I
R
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H- Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
More frequently
months
More frequently
DRIVING
CONDITION
C, D, E, F, G, H, I
C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
C, E