Kia Optima: Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)
WARNING
- Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
- Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate. - Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
- Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
- Use of MTBE
- Do not use methanol
- Fuel Additives
- Operation in foreign countries
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Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and
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Installation
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Install the component with the specified
torques.
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Note that internal damag ...
Cruise control system
The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function above approximately 40 km/h (2 ...
Head Lamp Aiming Instructions
<Mechanical aiming>
The head lamps should be aimed with the proper beam-setting equipment, and in accordance
with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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