Kia Optima: Tachometer
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 the engine and/or overrevving 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.
✽ NOTICE
Do not operate the engine within the tachometer’s RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
Fuel tank capacity - 16.9 gal. (65 liters).
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which ...
Instrument Panel Illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, the instrument panel
lights activate. This makes the instruments and controls visible in darkness. To
adjust the instrument panel illumi ...
See also:
Relay Box (Engine Compartment). Repair procedures
Inspection
Power Relay Test (Type A)
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Do not use pliers.
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Pliers will damage the
re ...
Engine compartment
2.4L Engine
2.0L Engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Positive battery terminal 7. Negative
battery term ...
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 ...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
