Kia Optima: Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it might damage the emission control system.
Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-
volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
3. Turn off all ...
If the engine overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating,
you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine is probably too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull of ...
See also:
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control may collect
on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated rusting can occur
on underbody parts such as the fu ...
Installation
1.
Install the front fog bulb.
2.
Reconnect the lamp connector.
3.
Install the front bumper.
...
Changing Tires Jacking Instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING - Changing Tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs in th ...