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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Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. ...

Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, ...

Restraint of Large Children
As children grow, they may need to use new child restraints, including larger child seats or booster seats, which are appropriate for their increased size. A child who has outgrown available child ...