Kia Optima: Key positions

Before starting

Close and lock all doors. Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached. Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors. Be sure that all lights work. Check all gauges. Check ...

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the igni ...

See also:

Knock Sensor (KS). Description and Operation
Description Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knockin ...

Engine Mounting. Components and Components Location
  1. Transaxle mounting bracket 2. Roll rod bracket 3. Sub frame 4. Engine mounting bracket 5. Engine mounting support bracket ...

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS). Description and Operation
Description Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors ...