Kia Optima: Power Antenna
The antenna will automatically be extended when the radio power switch is turned “ON” while the ignition key is either in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The antenna will automatically be retracted and stored when either the radio power switch is turned “OFF” or the ignition key is set to the “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Before turning on the radio while stopped, make sure that no one is near the antenna.
✽ NOTICE
- Before entering an automatic car wash, be sure that the antenna is retracted and stored.
- If the antenna is dirty, be sure to clean it before turning off the radio or the vehicle engine in order to prevent jamming the antenna.
Manual Antenna
Your car uses a manual stainless steel antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals. Pull up the antenna using your fingers, as shown in the drawing.
✽ NOTICE
Before entering an au ...
Glass antenna
When the radio power switch is turned on while the ignition key is in either
the “ON” or “ACC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear wi ...
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Replacement (Without EPB)
Rear brake pads
1.
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B)
and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:21.6
~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)
...
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the forward speed of the vehicle.
ODOMETER/TRIPMETER
You can choose the odometer, tripmeter A and tripmeter B by pressing the mode
selection button. ...
Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT). Description and Operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH & RH).
When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner
seat belt helps to ...