Kia Optima: Tachometer - Gauges - Instrument cluster - Features of your vehicle - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Owners ManualKia Optima: Tachometer

Type A

Type A

Type B

Type B

The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute (rpm).

Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging and/or over-revving the engine.

The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the ignition switch is in ACC or ON position with the engine OFF. This movement is normal and will not affect the accuracy of the tachometer once the engine is running.

Do not operate the engine within the tachometer's RED ZONE. This may cause severe CAUTION

Do not operate the engine within the tachometer's RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.

Speedometer
Type A Type B The speedometer indicates the forward speed of the vehicle. The speedometer is calibrated in kilometers per hour and/or miles per hour. ...

Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in section 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, whic ...

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