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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Antenna Coil. Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after loosening the screws (3EA). ...

Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel filler lid opener button. ✽ NOTICE If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, ta ...

Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performa ...