Kia Optima: Closing the Hood
- Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place and that all loose items have been removed.
- Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place.
- Check to make sure the hood is closed.
WARNING
- Before closing the hood, make sure that all engine parts and tools have been removed from the engine area and that no one’s hands are near the hood opening.
- Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
Opening the Hood
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch
the hood.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary
latch and li ...
Fuel Filler Lid
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See also:
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the lighting switch of
the multi-function switch. (Refer to the multi-function switch)
3.
Wi ...
Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting
light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing glare from the light. The forward
facing sensor detects brightnes ...
Removal
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Use fender covers to
avoid damaging painted surfaces.
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To avoid damaging the ...
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