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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Installation
1. The key of crankshaft should be aligned with the mating face of main bearing cap. As a result of this, the piston of No.1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression ...

To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on
If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal. Increased speed will not interfere with the cruise control operation or change the set speed. To ...

Rear Window Defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window. The ignition switch must be on for the defroster to operate. To activate the ...

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