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 ...

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Inspection
1. Ignition "ON". 2. Turn on the head lamp switch. 3. Check for operation. If the aim of the head lamps changes smoothly when the head lamp leve ...

Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. CAUTION Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap befo ...

Removal
Shift Lever Assembly Replacement 1. Remove the center console assembly. (Refer to "Interior(console)" in BD group.) 2. Disconnect sports mode conn ...