Kia Optima: Identification Number Description. Vehicle Identification Number
| 1. | World Manufacturer Identifier
(WMI) - KNA (Korea) : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle) - 5XX (U.S.A) : Passenger vehicle |
| 2. | Vehicle line - G : OPTIMA |
| 3. | Model & Series - L : Low grade (L) - M : Middle-Low grade (GL)- N : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX) - P : Middle-High grade (HGS)- R : High grade (TOP) |
| 4. | Body/Cabin type, Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating - 1 : Limousine - 2 : Sedan - 2 door- 3 : Sedan - 3 door - 4 : Sedan - 4 door- 5 : Sedan - 5 door - 6 : Coupe- 7 : Convertible - 8 : Wagon- 9 : Commercial Van - 0 : Pick-Up |
| 5. | Restraint system, Brake
system
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| 6. | Engine type - 6 : Gasoline engine 2.0 (Theta-II T-GDI) - 7 : Gasoline engine 2.4 (Theta-II GDI) |
| 7. | Check digit or Driver’s
side & Transmission - Check digit : 0 ~ 9, × |
| 8. | Model year - B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 … |
| 9. | Plant of production - 5 : Hwasung (Korea) - G : Georgia (U.S.A) |
| 10. | Vehicle production sequence
number - 000001 ~ 999999 |
Paint Code
TF
Code
Color
SWP
Snow White Pearl
3D
Bright Silver
ABP
Aurora Black
ABT
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See also:
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outside mirror( s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles beh ...
Power Out Side Mirror Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
3.
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