KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

KIA, THE COMPANY
Now that you are the owner of a Kia vehicle, you’ll probably be asked a lot of questions about your vehicle and the company like “What
is a Kia?”, “Who is Kia?”, “What does ‘Kia’ mean?”.
Here are some answers. First, Kia is the oldest car company in Korea. It’s a company that has thousands of employees focused on
building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices because the employees own a significant percentage of the company.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from to the world” or “to come up out of to the world”. The second syllable, a,
means “Asia”. So, the word Kia, means “to arise from” or “to come up out of Asia to the world”.
Enjoy your vehicle!
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your authorized Kia
dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement
parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important information as
well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold.
This manual covers all MAGENTISmodels and will familiarize
you with operation, maintenance and safety information about
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and
Consumer Information Manual that provides important
information on all warranties regarding your vehicle. We urge
you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of
your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for
its various models.
Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along with the
various illustrations, may not all be applicable to your particular
vehicle. The information and specifications included in this
manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia Motors reservesthe right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any
time without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you
have questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring
pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
©2005 Kia Motors Corp.
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any
information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or
part is not permitted without written authorization from Kia
Motors Corporation.
Printed in Korea
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CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the
use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet
Kia specification. You must always use high quality fuels
and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on page 7-
35 in the Maintenance section and page 5-2 in the Driving
tips section of the Owner’s Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
1
YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
2
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4
DRIVING TIPS
5
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
6
MAINTENANCE
7
SPECIFICATIONS
8
INDEX
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INTRODUCTIONHow To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
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1-2HOW TO USE THIS MANUALWe want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strongly
urge you to review the entire manual.
However, in order to prevent death or
injuries, at the very least, you must
review the WARNING and CAUTION
sections spread throughout the manual,
which are easily recognized by their
special markings indicated below.
Illustrations complement the words in
this manual to help explain the best
way to enjoy your vehicle. By reading
your manual, you can find out about
features, important safety information,
and driving under various road
conditions.The layout of the manual is provided in
the Table of Contents.
Index: A good place to start is the
index; it has an alphabetical listing of
all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight
sections plus an index. Each begins
with a brief list of contents so you can
tell at a glance if that section has the
information you want.
You’ll find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this
manual. These WARNINGs, CAUTIONs
and NOTICEs were prepared to enhance
your personal safety and continued
satisfaction with your Kia vehicle. You
should carefully read and follow ALL
procedures and recommendations
provided in these WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a
situation in which serious
bodily injury or death could
result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which personal injury, perhaps
severe, could result if the caution
is ignored.✻
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle
could result if the notice is
ignored.
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VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESSNo special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
 Do not race the engine.
 Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speeds are
beneficial for proper engine break-in.
 Avoid hard stops, except in
emergencies, to allow the brakes to
seat properly.
 Avoid full-throttle starts.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCEInterior and Exterior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
2-2INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Rearview mirror
2. Sunvisor
3. Sunroof (If Equipped)
4. Seat
5. Spare tire6. Tail-lights
7. Fuel filler lid
8. Parking brake
9. Rear door child safety lock
10. Power window switches 11. Door
12. Outside rearview mirror
13. Air bags
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Instrument cluster
2. Air bag
3. Climate control
4. Clock
5. Radio (If Equipped)6. Air bag
7. Vent
8. Glove box
9. Shift lever (Automatic)
10. Parking brake11. Wiper/Washer
12. Power outlet
13. Hood release
14. Light control/Turn signals
15. Steering wheel
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLEKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Theft-Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Interior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment . . . 3-63
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