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 ...

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Transmitter Code Registration (Using GDS)
1. Connect the DLC cable of GDS to the data link connector (16 pins) in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on GDS. 2. Select the vehicle model ...

Engine Cooling System
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a ...

Inspection
1. Check that the red light flickers when the door lock or unlock button is pressed on the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery (A) and check voltage if the red light d ...