Kia Optima: Use of MTBE

Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leade ...

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system. ...

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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside the trunk inside of the right tail light. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, when pulled, this cable w ...

Inspection
Lighting Switch InspectionWith the multifunction switch in each position, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals below. If continuity is not as specified, replace the multi-functio ...

Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of removal. • When installing, apply the ATF oil or white vas ...