Kia Optima: Inspection
| 1. |
Immerse the thermostat in water
and gradually heat the water.

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| 2. |
Check the valve opening temperature.
Valve opening temperature:
82 ± 1.5°C (179.6 ± 2.7°F)
Full opening temperature: 95°C (203°F)
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If the valve opening temperature is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
| 3. |
Check the valve lift.
Valve lift : 8mm (0.3in.)
or more at 95°C (203°F)
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If the valve lift is not as specified, replace the thermostat. |
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering
of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, e ...
Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
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See also:
ENGINE START/STOP button position
OFF
Not illuminated
• With automatic transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press
the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Pa ...
Inspection
Brake Booster
1.
Inspect the check valve in the
vacuum hose, intensifier and the connecting section.
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Using RADIO, SETUP, VOLUME and AUDIO CONTROL
1. FM/AM Button The FM/AM button toggles between FM and AM. Listed below
are the paths as the system switches from FM to AM and back to FM.
• FM/AM : FM1➟FM2➟AM➟FM1...
2. ...