Kia Optima: Instrument Panel Illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, the instrument panel lights activate. This makes the instruments and controls visible in darkness. To adjust the instrument panel illumination intensity, use the following procedure.
1. Depress the illumination control knob to pop it out.
2. Turn the knob up to brighten the lights or down to dim them.
3. Push the knob in after you select a brightness setting.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging
the engine and/or overrevvin ...
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Description and Operation
Description
The 6-spd automatic transaxle consists of an overdrive clutch (OD/C), a one-way
clutch (OWC), a lower and reverse brake (LR/B), an underdrive brake (UD/B), a 26
brake (26/B), and a 35 ...
Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with headrests in the outboard seating positions
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps prot ...
Moving the front seat forward and backward
Push the control knob forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position.
Release the knob and the seat will lock in that position.
1. Reclining Control Knob
2. Sliding and Height Adju ...