Kia Optima: Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it might damage the emission control system.
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
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 ...
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating,
you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine is probably too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull of ...
See also:
Installation
1.
Install the power window switch
module.
2.
Install the door trim panel after
reconnecting the relevant connectors
...
Weight Classification System (WCS). Description and Operation
Description
In contrast to the initial one-stage airbag systems, newer restraint systems involve
complex logic to select, or alternatively suppress, various levels of safety system
deployment. In ...
Battery Caution Label Description
Warning / Caution Label (Cont'd)
A.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the
battery.
B.
Wear eye protection when charg ...