Kia Optima: Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Frame number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the engine compartment bulkhead.
VIN label
The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top of the dashboard. The number on the plate can easily be seen through the windshield from outside.
Recommended lubricants and capacities
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in impro ...Vehicle certification label
Vehicle certification label The vehicle certification label attached on the driver’s side center pillar gives the vehicle identification number (VIN). ...See also:
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency
use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this sp ...
When the System Does Not Seem
to Work Properly
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions. The
system does not need to be
serviced due to an occasional
missed alert. The number of mi ...
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with a master key (or the mechanical
key of the smartkey) (1).
To open the glove box, pull the handle and the glove box will automatically open.
Close t ...