Kia Optima: Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Recommended SAE viscosity number

CAUTION Always be sure to clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before checking or draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and ...

Vehicle certification label

The vehicle certification label attatched on the driver’s side center pillar gives the vehicle identification number (VIN). ...

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS). Description and Operation
Description Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) is located in the engine coolant passage of the cylinder head for detecting the engine coolant temperature. The ECTS uses a thermistor that ...

Description
Burglar Alarm SystemThe burglar alarm system is armed automatically after the doors, hood, and trunk lid are closed and locked. The system is set off when any of these things occur: • ...

Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power window switches on the passenger door by pressing the power window lock switch located on the driver’s door to the LOCK position (pressed). When the pow ...