Kia Optima: Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the engine overheats” in section 6.
CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the “H” position, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in section 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented
by a low fuel warning light, whic ...
Trip computer
The trip computer is a microcomputercontrolled driver information system that
displays information related to driving on the display when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. All stored dr ...
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Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be ON for the glove box lamp to function.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, cl ...
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on
the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is dirty.
The spray and wipe ...
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (2) lens mounting screws and
the lens.
2. Rotate socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and carefully pull the socket
from the housing.
3. Car ...