Kia Optima: Charging System Warning
This warning light indicates
a malfunction of either the generator or electrical charging system. If the warning
light illuminates while driving:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location and carefully stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine off, check the generator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a problem exists somewhere in the electrical charging system. Have an Authorized Kia Dealer or other competent repair shop locate and correct the problem as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with a loose or broken generator belt; the engine could be damaged by overheating because this belt also drives the water pump.
Air Bag Warning
This warning light will
remain on for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON.
If the system does not operate as described or if the light comes on while the vehicle
is ...
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
This warning light indicates
the engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light comes on while driving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engin ...
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Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the oil temperature
sensor connector.
3.
Measure resistance between sensor
signal terminal and sensor g ...
Bright-Metal Maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preser ...
Removal
1.
Loosen the windshield wiper arm
nut (B) after removing a wiper cap (A).
2.
Remove the windshield wiper arm
and blade (A).
3.
If nec ...