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 ...
See also:
Inspection
1.
Check the hub for cracks and
the splines for wear.
2.
Check the brake disc for scoring
and damage.
3.
Check the rear axle carrier for
cracks.
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Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Description and Operation
Description
Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected
to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when
frontal crash occu ...
Inspection
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Measure the output voltage of the RPS at idle and
various engine speed.
Condition
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Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
