Kia Optima: 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, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
WARNING - Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger. You must stop and obtain additional fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the E level.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
Tachometer
Type A
Type B
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
and/or ove ...
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 over ...
See also:
Safety Belt Restraint System
WARNING - Safety Belts
To minimize the risk of serious or fatal injury in an accident, the driver and
all passengers should use the appropriate safety restraints for their age and size.
The ...
Mode Control Actuator. Components and Components Location
Component Location
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Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows you to control the temperature of the air
flowing from the ventilation system. To change the air temperature in the passenger
compartment, turn the knob to th ...