Kia Optima: First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content.

Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. ...

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For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted. Keep the battery top clean and dry. Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. Rinse any ...

3 Point Rear Center Belt
To fasten the rear center belt 1. Slowly pull the tongue plates out from the retractor. 2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the open end of the buckle (C) until an audible “click" is hear ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A). 3. Remove the reinforce panel after loosening th ...

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