Kia Optima: Opening the Hood
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary latch and lift the hood.
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised halfway.
Hood
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Closing the Hood
Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place
and that all loose items have been removed.
Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place.
Check to make ...
See also:
Timing Chain. Components and Components Location
1. Intake camshaft
2. Exhaust camshaft
3. Intake CVVT assembly
4. Exhaust CVVT assembly
5. Timing chain
6. Timing chain guide
7. Timing chain tensioner ...
Parking Brake
Checking the Parking Brake
Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard
while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone
shou ...
Electrical Equipment
The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to perform under all reasonably
expected operating conditions. However, before any additional electrical equipment
is installed in your vehicle, c ...