Kia Optima: Emergency Starting

Overheating

If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. Should any of these symptom ...

Jump Starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting procedures on this page. If in doubt, we str ...

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Cleaning
1. Make sure the ignition switch and all accessories are in the OFF position. 2. Disconnect the battery cables (negative first). 3. ...

Relay Box (Engine Compartment) Repair procedures
Inspection Power Relay Test (Type A)     – Do not use pliers. – Pliers will damage the relays, which could cause the engine to stall or not start. ...

ESC (Electronic stability control)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC appl ...