Kia Optima: Push-StartingYour manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it might damage the emission control system. Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles cannot be push-started. Follow the directions for jump-starting in this manual.
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 ProcedureCleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean
vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric with a whisk broom or va ...
Opening the trunk
Press the trunk unlock button for more than 1 second on the transmitter
(or smart key).
Press the button on the trunk handle with the smart key in your possession.
Once the trunk is opene ...
Installation
1.
Remove ignition key from the
vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable
from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
3.
Install the ancho ...