Kia Optima: Jump Starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting procedures on this page. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a competent technician or towing service jump start your vehicle.
✽ NOTICE
Use only a 12-volt jumper system. You can damage a 12-volt starting motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair by use of a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt batteries in series or a 24- volt motor generator set).
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the electrolyte level of the batey as this may cause the battery to rupture or explode causing serious injury.
WARNING - Battery
- Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery. The battery produces hydrogen gas which may explode if exposed to flame or sparks.
- Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery is frozen or if the electrolyte level is low; the battery may rupture or explode.
Jump Starting Procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
3. Turn off all unnec ...
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The Importance of Using Safety Belts
There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag
supplemental restraint system. They:
help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag) when it inflates. ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2.
To remove the seat belt anchor
pretensioner (C), keep on push ...
Air Intake Control Switch
This is used to select fresh outside air or recirculation of the inside air.
WARNING
Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air position
may allow humidity to incr ...