Kia Optima: Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
Hood
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
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Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
2.
Remove the rear wheel speed ...
To decrease the cruising speed
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the lever (1) down (to SET-) and hold it. Your vehicle will gradually
slow down. Release the lever at the speed you want to maintain.
Move the lever ...
Traction Control System
On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive
wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It also provides
improved driving force and st ...