Kia Optima: Closing the Hood
- Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place and that all loose items have been removed.
- Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place.
- Check to make sure the hood is closed.
WARNING
- Before closing the hood, make sure that all engine parts and tools have been removed from the engine area and that no one’s hands are near the hood opening.
- Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
Opening the Hood
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch
the hood.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary
latch and li ...
Fuel Filler Lid
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See also:
Seat belt warning (for driver’s seat)
The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the following
table when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.
*1 Warning pattern repeats 11 times with an inter ...
Inspection
Speed Operation Check
1.
Remove the connector (A) from
the wiper motor.
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Description
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Air bag inflation conditions
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision.
Side air bags
Side air bags (side ...
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Kia Optima Manuals
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