Kia Optima: How to use this manual
We 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 recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. 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 section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual.
These WARNINGs were prepared to enhance your personal safety. You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
Introduction
How to use this manual Fuel requirements Vehicle break-in process Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ...Fuel requirements
unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize ...See also:
Proper use
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
s ...
Cruise control system
The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without resting your foot on the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function above approximately ...
System limits
Basic limits
System operation is limited in situations such as
the following:
▷ On steep hills, in steep depressions or in
tight curves.
▷ When the camera is dirty or the protective ...