Kia Optima: 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 illumination intensity, use the following procedure.
1. Depress the illumination control knob to pop it out.
2. Turn the knob up to brighten the lights or down to dim them.
3. Push the knob in after you select a brightness setting.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging
the engine and/or overrevvin ...
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Installation
1.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Accelerator pedal module installation nut:
9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8
lb-ft)
Accelerator pedal module ...
Inspection
1.
Check the bushing for wear and
deterioration.
2.
Check the front stabilizer bar
for deformation.
3.
Check the all bolts and nuts.
...
Outside Rearview Mirrors Electric Remote Control
The electric remote control mirror switch, located on the left side of the instrument
panel on the drivers door, allows you to adjust the position of the left and right
outside rearview mirrors. ...