Target Audience:
Kia Opirus owners, independent repair shops, DIY enthusiasts
Value Proposition:
Cost savings on repairs and maintenance, preparedness for inevitable maintenance
Uniqueness:
Original factory manual used by local service/repair shops, comprehensive and intact
Access To Information:
Most comprehensive diagnostic, repair, and maintenance information at the click of a mouse
Format Advantage:
Digital format allows printing specific sections, keeping manual clean
Coverage Scope:
All Models/Engines/Trim/Transmissions Types
Geographic Coverage:
Likely global, based on professional shop usage
Estimated Page Count:
Hundreds (explicitly stated)
Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Powertrain:
Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Cooling System, Emission System, Engine Control System, Differential/Drive, Axle
Chassis:
Brake System, Suspension, Steering, Chassis/Body
Electrical And Electronics:
Electrical System, Wiring Diagram, Engine Control System, Restraint System
Comfort And Convenience:
Heater/Air Conditioner, Interior
Maintenance:
General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication
Repair And Rebuild:
Detailed substeps, numbered instructions, disassembly, assembly, cleaning, reinstalling procedures
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting, electrical service procedures, diagnostic information
Depth:
Professional technician level, comprehensive diagnostic and repair information
Visuals:
Hundreds of pages of diagrams, detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, enlarged insets
Warnings:
Notes, cautions, and warnings throughout each chapter
Engine Type:
V6 (typically 3.5L and 3.8L for the Opirus of this era)
Engine Displacement Liter 1:
3.5L (G6CU, G6CUv2)
Engine Displacement Liter 2:
3.8L (G6DA)
Horsepower 3.5L:
~203 hp @ 5500 rpm (estimated, varies by market)
Torque 3.5L:
~228 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (estimated, varies by market)
Horsepower 3.8L:
~265 hp @ 6000 rpm (estimated, varies by market)
Torque 3.8L:
~257 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (estimated, varies by market)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI)
Ignition Type:
Electronic Ignition (Distributorless Ignition System - DIS)
System:
Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensors, EGR (Engine Specific)
Type:
Automatic Transmission
Gears 1:
4-speed Automatic (for 3.5L)
Gears 2:
5-speed Automatic (for 3.8L)
Type:
N/A (no manual transmission offered)
Control System:
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Fluid Type:
ATF SP-III (Kia/Hyundai specification)
NHTSA Front Crash Test:
Likely 4 or 5 stars (based on typical ratings for luxury sedans of the era, specific data not provided in source)
IIHS Crash Test:
Good (for models tested, specific data not provided in source)
Traction Control:
Standard (likely)
Electronic Stability Control:
Optional/Standard depending on market/trim
Airbags Front:
Standard (Driver and Passenger)
Airbags Side:
Optional/Standard (Front and Rear Side Curtain)
Seatbelts:
3-point ELR seatbelts with pretensioners
Audio System:
Premium audio system (e.g., Infinity or similar), CD player, Radio (AM/FM), Cassette (early models), MP3 capability (later trims)
Navigation:
Optional GPS Navigation System
Parking Sensors:
Optional Rear Parking Sensors
Auxiliary Input:
Optional Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Climate Control:
Automatic Climate Control, Dual-zone climate control
Seating:
Leather upholstery, Heated front seats, Power-adjustable front seats
Service Intervals Engine Oil
Interval Miles Km:
7,500 miles / 12,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first), synthetic oil recommended
Service Intervals Air Filter
Interval Miles Km:
15,000 miles / 24,000 km (inspect every 7,500 miles)
Service Intervals Cabin Air Filter
Interval Miles Km:
15,000 miles / 24,000 km or 12 months
Service Intervals Transmission Fluid
Interval Miles Km:
60,000 miles / 100,000 km (severe service), 100,000 miles / 160,000 km (normal service)
Engine Oil Type:
API SM or higher, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 (check owner's manual for specific climate recommendations)
Engine Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based coolant, Kia specification (e.g., PS 43000)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Common Problems:
Minor electrical issues (e.g., window regulators), occasional transmission shifting concerns, potential for minor oil leaks in older units. Refer to manual for specific troubleshooting.
Manufacturer:
Kia Motors Corporation
Brand Origin:
South Korea
Generation:
First Generation (2003-2010)
Development:
Developed on the Hyundai Grandeur XG platform, aimed at the premium sedan market.
Market Introduction Year:
2003
Manufacturing Plant:
Hwaseong, South Korea (Primary)
Production Years:
2003-2010