Kia Optima: 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 will illuminate when the fuel level has dropped to about 2.2 gal. (8.5 liters).
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 ...
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 ...
See also:
Removal
1.
If the compressor is marginally
operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work
for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
2.
Disconnec ...
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light illuminates
when you start the engine. The light will go off if the ABS is operating normally.
Also, this light comes on if the key is turned to ON, and then goes off in 2-3 seconds
i ...
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
WARNING - Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flamable items under your vehicle. Do not park
the vehicle over or near flamable objects, such as dry grass, paper, leaves, etc.
Your vehicle is ...