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Kia Optima / K5 Years 2010-2015 (MK 3, TF)

Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
What is the Fuse Diagram for the KIA Optima?

In this video, we can see where the fuse boxes of the KIA Optima are located and what the corresponding diagrams are, useful in case we need to check the fuses …Read all…
Posted on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
Removing the External Rear-View Mirror of the Kia Optima

In this guide, we will see the procedure for removing and replacing the external rear-view mirror of the Kia Optima. First, open the front door of the vehicle …Read all…
Posted on 6 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to disassemble the headlight washer nozzle of the Kia Optima.

Let's see in this brief guide the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the headlight washer nozzle of the Kia Optima, in simple steps. …Read all…
Posted on 15 December 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to replace the battery of the Kia Optima remote control

To remove and replace the battery of the Kia Optima remote control, we first need to press the gray button on the top of the remote to release the metal key …Read all…
Posted on 19 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to replace the license plate lights of the Kia Optima

Today we will discover the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the license plate bulbs of the Kia Optima, in simple steps. First, we …Read all…
Posted on 16 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to perform the oil change of the Kia Optima

In this video tutorial we will see how to replace the motor oil on a vehicle that has traveled 12,000 km. The vehicle in question is the Kia Optima, produced …Read all…
Posted on 10 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to remove the front headlights in the KIA Optima?

In this tutorial we can see how to disassemble the front headlights in the KIA Optima, an extremely simple and fast operation. First of all, make sure that the …Read all…
Posted on 8 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
Where is the fuse box located in the cabin of the Kia Optima?

To easily locate the fuse box of the cabin of your Kia Optima, simply follow the following procedure. First, reach the driver's seat and leave the door open to …Read all…
Posted on 30 October 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to reset the oil light on the 2015 Kia Optima

Resetting the oil light on the Kia Optima assumes that the oil maintenance and service work, such as a tune-up, have been correctly performed either at a …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
What is the fuse diagram for the KIA Optima?

In this video we can see where the fuse boxes of the KIA Optima are located and what their respective diagrams are, useful in case we need to check the fuses …Read all…
Posted on 5 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to set the correct time on the Kia Optima 3

To manually set the correct time on your third generation Kia Optima, simply follow the following procedure. It is a rather simple operation that only takes a …Read all…
Posted on 1 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to replace the front headlight bulbs in the KIA Optima?

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the front headlight bulbs in the KIA Optima, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, make sure that …Read all…
Posted on 31 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to reset the TPMS light on the Kia Optima

Today we will explain how to reset the tire pressure warning light on a 2011 Kia Optima. To perform the reset, we will need to use a scanner. Turn on the …Read all…
Posted on 3 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to replace the license plate light bulbs in the KIA Optima?

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the license plate light bulbs in the KIA Optima, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, make sure …Read all…
Posted on 23 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How do you reset the Service light on the Kia Optima?

To make the Service light disappear completely from the instrument panel of the Kia Optima, you will need to turn on the car so that you can navigate the menu …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2025 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
Install the Android radio on a Kia Optima

In this video we see how to update our Kia Optima by installing an Android car radio instead of the stock one: we can find the suggested device by the youtuber …Read all…
Posted on 10 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to replace the rear headlight bulb of the Kia Optima

In the following guide, we will explain the various steps you need to take in order to properly replace the rear headlight bulb of your Kia Optima. First of …Read all…
Posted on 30 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How do you reset the tire pressure light on the Kia Optima?

In order to reset the tire pressure warning light of the Kia Optima, you need to inflate the tires to the recommended pressure value: this value will be …Read all…
Posted on 23 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
How to reset the "Service" light on a Kia Optima?

To reset the "Service" light on a Kia Optima, turn on the dashboard without starting the engine. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to navigate through the …Read all…
Posted on 7 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
Kia Optima / K5 (2010-2015 / MK 3, TF)
What to do if the tire pressure warning light of the Kia Sportage has turned on?

The TPMS warning light of the Kia Optima turns on when the tire pressure is insufficient compared to the one required by the manufacturer. This light can also …Read all…
Posted on 12 June 2024 by ScegliAuto
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This video shows where the spare wheel is located in the Peugeot 5008 and how to access it, useful in case of a puncture. As shown, the wheel is not in the usual boot compartment but underneath it, outside the vehicle. To free the wheel, first gather the tools provided, then open the boot, locate the small indicated hatch, and open it. Next, loosen the bolt just released using the large socket wrench enough to lower the wheel to the ground.

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