Kia Optima: Warnings and Indicators

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 ...

Warning Lights/Audible Indicators Checking Operation

All the warning lights, except the brake warning light, are checked by turning the ignition switch ON (you do not need to start the engine). Any light that does not come on should be checked by an ...

See also:

Changing Coolant
Change coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance. Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture. The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected ...

Front Turn Signal / Position Light Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the bolts from the headlight assembly. ...

SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following components: 1. Driver's front air bag module 2. Passenger's front air bag module 3. Side impact air bag modules 4. Curtain air bag modules 5. Retractor p ...