Kia Optima: Starting the engine

ENGINE START/STOP button position

OFF Not illuminated • With automatic transaxle To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Pa ...

Starting the engine with an ignition key

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal and brake pedal depressed while turning t ...

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Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe your vehicle has a defect which could cause an accident or could cause injury or death, you should inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) immediately, in ...

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Tightening torque :(+) terminal : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2l ...