Kia Optima: Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
Hood
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
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Body Control Module (BCM) Repair procedures
Trouble Diagnostics When Using GDS
1.
The body control module can diagnose by using the GDS more quickly.
The BCM communicates with the GDS and then reads the input/output value and drives the ac ...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Using the screwdriver, remove
the side cover (A).
3.
Loosen the mounting screws and
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Cluster ionizer Description and Operation
Description
1.
The function of cluster ion generator is cleaning air by sterilizing and dissolving of air conditioner.
2.
The function of cluster ion generator is controlling mold caused by st ...