Kia Optima: Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging the engine and/or overrevving the engine.
The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the ignition switch is in ACC or ON position with the engine OFF. This movement is normal and will not affect the accuracy of the tachometer once the engine is running.
✽ NOTICE
Do not operate the engine within the tachometer’s RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
Fuel tank capacity - 16.9 gal. (65 liters).
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which ...
Instrument Panel Illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, the instrument panel
lights activate. This makes the instruments and controls visible in darkness. To
adjust the instrument panel illumina ...
See also:
Passenger Doors Power Window Controls
To open a window, press down on the front portion of the power window switch.
To close a window, pull up on the front portion of the power window switch.
✽ NOTICE
The driver’s door window ...
Yaw-rate and Lateral G Sensor. Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the floor console. (Refer
to the Body group - Console)
3.
...
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking
retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions
to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combination
re ...