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:
Front Strut Assembly. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Strut assembly
2. Insulator
3. Bearing
4. Spring upper pad
5. Coil spring
6. Dust cover
7. Spring lower pad
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To Defog Inside Windshield
To Defog Inside Windshield
1. Select any fan speed except OFF ()
position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ().
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to ...
CVVT Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS). Specifications
Specification
Temperature [°C(°F)]
Resistance (kΩ)
-40(-40)
52.15
-20(-4)
16.52
0(32)
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