Kia Optima: Emission Control System

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 Knob
The temperature control knob is the round knob closest to the passenger side of the ventilation control panel. To change the air temperature in the passenger compartment, turn the knob either cloc ...

Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Lift the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the canister close valve co ...

Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “0� position. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Select the or position. 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automaticall ...