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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See also:
Blower Unit. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad and heater
blower unit.(Refer to HA group-heater unit)
3.
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Adjustment
1.
After loosening the trunk lid
hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the trunk lid by moving it up or down, or
right or left.
2.
Adjust the trunk lid height by
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Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning the ignition switch ON (do not start
the engine). Any light that does not illuminate should be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
After starting the en ...