Kia Optima: Hood

Trunk Lid Knob Lock

If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the “LOCK” position when the trunk lid is closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk lid by using the remote release. In this ins ...

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 ...

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Repair procedures
If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure. 1. W ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to the Body group- crash p ...

Service Adjustment Procedure
Oil level Check A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled services. If an oil leak is found, perfo ...