Kia Optima: Engine Temperature Gauge - Gauges - Driving Your Vehicle - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia Optima: Engine Temperature Gauge

This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON.

If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the H position, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats,

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “Overheating’’ in the Index.

Tripmeter (If equipped)
TRIP A : Tripmeter A TRIP B : Tripmeter B The tripmeter indicates the distance of individual trips selected by the driver. Tripmeter A and B can be reset to zero by pressing the mode selection but ...

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel tank capacity - 16.9 gal. (65 liters). The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which ...

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Installation
• Install the component with the specified torques. • Note that internal d ...

Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging the engine and/or overrevvin ...

Trouble Diagnostics When Using GDS
1. The body control module can diagnose by using the GDS more quickly.The BCM communicates with the GDS and then reads the input/output value and drives the actuator. ...

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