2006 KIA Optima steering

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WARNING -
SRS
Modifications
 Do not modify your steering
wheel or any other part of the
Supplemental Restraint
System. Modification could
make the system ineffective.
 Do not work on the system’s
components or wiring. This
could cause the air bags to
inflate inadvertently, possibly
seriously injuring someone.
Working on the system could
also disable the system so
that the air bags do not
deploy in a collision.
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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.
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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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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEIgnition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Tilt Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Warnings and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
Lightings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-40
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-42
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System . . . .4-47
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
(Manual Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-54
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
(Automatic type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-56
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IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATED IGNITION
SWITCHWhenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the “ON” position. The
light will go off approximately 10
seconds after closing the door or when
the ignition switch is turned on.
IGNITION SWITCH AND
ANTITHEFT STEERING
COLUMN LOCK IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONLOCKThe steering wheel is locked to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position. For
vehicles equipped with an automatic
transaxle, it also locks the gear shift lever
in the P (Park) position.
ACC (ACCESSORY)Turning the ignition switch to this
position unlocks the steering wheel and
will allow some of your vehicle’s
electrical accessories such as the radio to
operate when the engine is OFF.ONTurning the ignition switch to this
position allows you to test your vehicle’s
warning lights (except the brake system
warning light) to make sure they work
before you start the engine. The ignition
key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine is running.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the
ON position for extended periods with
the engine OFF because the battery will
discharge.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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PUSH
LOCKACCONSTSRT
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PUSH
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STARTTurn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key, then
it returns to the ON position. Also, the
brake warning indicator illuminates to
check the bulb in this position.
Difficulty in turning the ignition key to
the START position can be caused by
pressure on the switch from the steering
column. To allow the ignition key to turn,
move the steering wheel right or left to
release the tension and then turn the key.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be
in the P (Park) position.MANUAL TRANSAXLEWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key
toward the LOCK position.
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NOTICE
For safety, the engine will not start
if the clutch pedal is not depressed
fully on manual transaxle equipped
models.
WARNING
• Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the
vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an
immediate accident.
 Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls,
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to observe this
warning can result in loss of
vehicle steering and braking
control, which may result in
an accident.
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BRAKE SYSTEMPOWER BRAKESYour vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that brake system power
assist is lost because of a stalled engine
or some other reason, you can still stop
your vehicle by applying greater force to
the brake pedal than you normally
would. The stopping distance, however,
will be longer than usual.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is depressed.
Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted, except
when necessary to maintain steering
control on slippery surfaces.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES (ABS)
(IF EQUIPPED)The anti-lock brake system is designed
to prevent lock-up of the wheels during
sudden braking or braking on slippery
surfaces. Compared to a conventional
brake system, the anti-lock brake system
provides greater steering control during
braking in such situations.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING - ABS Brakes
The anti-lock brake system
(ABS) cannot compensate for
bad road conditions, for
unsafe or reckless driving or
for bad judgement.
The ABS is designed to
improve maximum braking
effectiveness on typical
highways and roads in good
condition.
On road surfaces which are
in poor condition, the ABS
may actually reduce braking
effectiveness.
Always operate your vehicle
at reasonable speeds that are
safe for weather and traffic
conditions.
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POWER STEERING Power steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering system checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
TILT STEERINGA tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel
and pull the lock release lever.
Move the steering wheel to a comfortable
level.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTICE
Never hold the steering wheel
against a stop (extreme right or left
turn) for more than five seconds
with the engine running. Holding
the steering wheel for more than
five seconds in either position may
cause damage to the power steering
pump.
If the power steering drive belt
breaks or if the power steering
pump malfunctions, the steering
effort will become greatly
increased.
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OLIGHTING CONTROLTo turn the lights on, twist the knob on
the end of the control lever located on
the steering column to the left of the
steering wheel.FIRST POSITION ()Tail, position, parking, license, side
marker lights and instrument panel
lights ON.
SECOND POSITION ( )Head, tail, parking, license, side marker
lights and instrument panel lights ON.
For high beam headlights, push the lever
away from you. Pull it back for low
beams.
The high-beam indicator will illuminate
when the headlight high beams are
switched ON.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights on for
a prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
FLASHING HEADLIGHTSTo flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you. It will return to the normal
position when released. The headlight
switch does not need to be on to use this
flashing feature.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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