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:
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following
Push the cruise ON/OFF button (the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
cluster will go off).
Turn the ignition off.
Both of these actions cancel cruise control operation. If you want ...
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. ...
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Type
Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering gear
Type
Rack & Pinion
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Categories
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