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:
Using SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your subscription to SIRIUS® Satellite Radio,
you will need to contact SIRIUS® Customer Care at 1-888-539-7474. Have your 12 digit
SID (Sirius® Ident ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A).
2.
Remove the ignition coils (A).
Tightening torque
:3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2. ...
Components
1. Sub frame
2. Rear lower arm
3. Trailing arm
4. Rear shock absorber
5. Assist arm
6. Rear upper arm
7. Rear stabilizer bar
...