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 illumina ...
See also:
Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open
the windows for a short time to let hot air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture on the inside of windo ...
Mode Control Actuator. Description and Operation
Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.It adjusts position of
mode door by operating mode control actuator based on signal of A/C control unit.
Pressing mode select s ...
Installation
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Install the component with the specified
torques.
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