fuel KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

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.
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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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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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3-1
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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3-55
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood until the secondary latch
catches then all the secondary latch
up (located under the hood at the
center of the grille).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise
completely by itself after it has been
raised halfway.
CLOSING THE HOOD:• Check the area under the hood to
make certain all filler caps are in
place and that all loose items have
been removed.
• Lower the hood then push down to
properly lock in place.
• Check to make sure the hood is
closed.
FUEL FILLER LIDREMOTE FUEL FILLER
LID RELEASETo open the fuel filler lid, press the
release switch.
MMSA3074
WARNING
 Before closing the hood,
make sure that all engine
parts and tools have been
removed from the engine
area and that no one’s hands
are near the hood opening.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or
any other combustible
material in the engine
compartment. Doing so may
cause a heat-induced fire.
MMSA3048
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING - Fuel Filling
Fuel may be under pressure.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if a hissing sound
is heard, wait until the condition
stops before completely
removing the cap. If these
precautions are not followed,
fuel may spray out and cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Automotive fuels are flammable/
explosive materials. When
refueling, please note the
following guidelines carefully.
Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in severe
personal injury, severe burns or
death by fire or explosion.
 Before refueling always note
the location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station facility.
 Before touching the fuel
nozzle or fuel filler cap, you
should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity
discharge by touching
another metal part of the front
of the vehicle, a safe distance
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle, or other gas source.
 Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun
refueling. Do not touch, rub
or slide against any item or
fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing
static electricity. Static
electricity discharge can
ignite fuel vapors resulting in
explosion. If you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the
vehicle, away from the fuel
filler neck, nozzle or other
gasoline source.
 When using a portable fuel
container be sure to place the
container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity
discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact with the
vehicle should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
Use only portable fuel
containers designed to carry
and store gasoline.
 Do not use cellular phones
around a gas station or while
refueling any vehicle. Electric
current and/or electronic
interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. If
you must use your cellular
phone, use it in a place away
from the gas station.
 When refueling always shut
the engine off. Sparks
produced by electrical
components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire.
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• To remove the cap, turn it coun
terclockwise.
• To install the cap, turn it clock wise
until it “clicks”.
This indicates that the cap is securely
tightened.The fuel filler neck is designed to
prevent filling the fuel tank with
anything but unleaded fuel.
Always insure that the
engine is OFF before and
during refueling. Once
refueling is complete, check
to make sure the fuel filler
cap and door are securely
closed, before starting the
engine.
 Do not light any fire around a
gas station. DO NOT use
matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while
at a gas station especially
during refueling. Automotive
fuel is highly flammable and
can, when ignited, result in
explosion by flames.
 If a fire breaks out during
refueling, leave the vicinity of
the vehicle, and immediately
contact the manager of the
gas station or contact the
police and local fire
department. Follow any
safety instructions they
provide.
✻
NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the
OBD-II Malfunction Indicator
Light ( ) light in the instrument
panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always ensure that the fuel filler
cap is tight.
CHECK
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NOTICE
If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap. An incorrect fuel filler cap
can result in a serious malfunction
of the fuel system or emission
control system. Correct
replacement caps are available at
Authorized Kia Dealers.
MMSA3049
Fuel filler cap
holderFuel filler neck Remove
Install
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-58If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold
weather because the area around it is
frozen, push or lightly tap the lid.
STEERING WHEELHORNTo sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
MIRRORSOUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORYour vehicle is equipped with both left-
hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can either be
adjusted remotely with the control levers
or remote switch, depending on the type
your vehicle has. The mirror heads can
be folded rearward to prevent damage
when using an automatic car wash or
passing another vehicle in a narrow
street.
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CAUTION
• The right outside rearview
mirror is convex. Objects seen in
the mirror are closer than they
appear.
• When changing lanes, use your
interior rearview mirror or
direct observation to determine
the actual distance of following
vehicles behind you.
✻
NOTICE
Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel on painted surfaces may
damage the paint and creates a fire
hazard.
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STARTING THE ENGINE1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into NEUTRAL. Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(For safety, the engine will not start if
the clutch pedal is not depressed fully
on manual transaxle equipped
models.)
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine if the
shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
and hold it until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.In extremely cold weather, below 0ºF
(minus 18ºC), or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let it
warm up without depressing the
accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing the
accelerator.If the engine fails to start using this
procedure, attempt the following.
The engine fails to start when the engine
is cold (engine coolant temperature is
below 32ºF/0ºC):
A no start condition may be caused by an
engine that has become flooded (has
excessive fuel in the cylinders). If this is
the case, follow the starting procedure
below.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
3. Depress the accelerator fully and
hold it.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-4
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to P (Park).
If it is safe to do so considering traf-
fic and road conditions, you may
put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while still mov-
ing and turn the ignition switch to
the START position in an attempt
to restart the engine.
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4. While holding the accelerator fully
depressed, turn the ignition switch to
the START position and hold it (a
maximum of 10 seconds) to discharge
the excess fuel.
If the engine starts, the engine speed
will increase suddenly; immediately
release the ignition key and the
accelerator.
If the engine has not yet started,
release the accelerator after cranking
the engine.
5. Without depressing the accelerator,
crank the engine until it starts (a max-
imum of 10 seconds).
If the engine fails to start when the
engine is warm:If the engine is unusually difficult to
restart when it is warm (fails to start
after repeated attempts without
depressing the accelerator):
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. While depressing the accelerator
pedal about halfway down, turn the
ignition switch to the START
position and hold it (a maximum of
10 seconds).
4. After the engine has started, let it idle
for about 10 seconds before driving.In some models, the starter may not
operate if:
• In an automatic transaxle, the shift lever
is NOT in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
• In a manual transaxle, the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Excessive engine noise (from valve
tappets) may occur if the engine has not
been operated for an extended period.
The noise should stop after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
If the noise does not stop, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
4-5
✻
NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Excessive or improper use of the
starter may damage it.
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NORMAL OPERATIONP (Park)This position locks the transaxle and
prevents the front wheels from rotating.
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into this position.
R (Reverse)Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)In this position, the wheels and transaxle
are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes are
applied.D (Drive)This is the normal forward driving
position. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
4-9
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion will cause
the front wheels to lock and you
will lose driving control of the
vehicle.✻
NOTICE
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Do not use the P (Park)
position in place of the
parking brake when leaving
the vehicle. Always make
sure the shift lever is latched
in the P (Park) position so
that it cannot be moved
unless the lock release
button is pushed in AND the
parking brake is fully set.
Turn the ignition switch OFF
whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended. Never
leave the vehicle unattended
while the engine is running.
Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
taken.
Never leave a child
unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse). You may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R while
the vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the Vehicle”.
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