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:
Specifications
Specification
Item
Type
Watt (W)
Head lamp
LOW
Bulb (H7)
55
Bulb (D1S)
35
...
Input Speed Sensor Description and Operation
Description
Input speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of
rotation of the input shaft inside the transaxle and delivers the
readings to the TCM. The sensor provides critical inpu ...
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS). Description and Operation
Description
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) is a component of the evaporative
emission control system. It is installed on the fuel tank near the fuel pump
assembly. It checks the evaporative s ...