Kia Optima: Emission Control System
The emissions control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty Information Booklet in your vehicle.
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and
gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leade ...
Vehicle Modifications
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your Kia could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions
regulations.
In addition, d ...
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Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air
flowing from the ventilation system. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob to th ...
Disassembly
1.
Using the special tool (09546-26000),
compress the coil spring (A).
Tightening torque:58.8
~ 68.6N.m(6.0 ~ 7.0kgf.m, 43.4 ~ 50.6lb-ft)
...
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the mode selection switch to the
or
position.
When you select or
position, the system automatically
turns on the outside (fresh) air mode.
2. Set the temperature control knob to th ...