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 transaxles cannot be push-started. Follow the directions for jump-starting in this manual.
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 unnec ...
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Limp Home Function
1.
Limp Home By TesterIf the
PCM(ECM) detects the fault of the SMARTRA or transponder, the PCM(ECM) will
allow limp home function of the immobilizer. Limp home is only possible
i ...
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned
by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or
abrasives should not be used bec ...
Removal
1.
Make sure vehicle does not roll
before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to
"N" position.
2.
Remove the battery and the bat ...