Kia Optima: Instrument Panel Illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, the instrument panel lights activate. This makes the instruments and controls visible in darkness. To adjust the instrument panel illumination intensity, use the following procedure.
1. Depress the illumination control knob to pop it out.
2. Turn the knob up to brighten the lights or down to dim them.
3. Push the knob in after you select a brightness setting.
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 ...
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Releasing the parking brake
Foot type
To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while
applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released
position.
Hand ...
Front Disc Brake. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Guide rod bolt
2. Bleed screw
3. Caliper carrier
4. Caliper body
5. Inner pad shim
6. Brake pad
7. Pad retainer
...
Headlight Replacement
WARNING - Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces of
glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the ...