2006 KIA Optima mirror

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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MMSA2001
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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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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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SPLIT FOLDING REAR
SEATThe rear seatbacks fold forward to
provide additional cargo space and to
provide a access to the trunk area.
• To fold the rear seatback(s) down,
press the unlock button located in the
top of the seatbacks, then fold the
seatback forward and down.
• To raise the seatback, lift and push it
firmly until it clicks into place.
• When you return the seatback to its
upright position, reposition the rear
safety belts so that they can be used
by rear seat passengers.
MMSA3014
WARNING
To drive properly, adjust the
driver’s seat and its headrest
before starting. After doing so,
you should adjust the day/night
rearview mirror and the outside
rearview mirror.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants.
CAUTION
Do not remove the floor carpet in
your vehicle, emission controls
cause high exhaust temperatures
under the floor.
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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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MMSA3050
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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ELECTRIC REMOTE
CONTROLThis switch, located on the armrest of the
driver’s door, controls the adjustments for
both right and left outside mirrors. To
adjust the position of either mirror:
1. Move the selector switch to the right
or left to activate the adjusting
mechanism for the corresponding
mirror.
2. Adjust the mirror angle by depressing
the mirror adjustment control switch
in the desired direction.
MMSA3052
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NOTICE
Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the surface
of the glass. If ice should restrict
movement of the mirror, do not
force the mirror to adjust it.
To remove ice, use a de-icer spray,
or a sponge or soft cloth with very
warm water.
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NOTICE
The mirrors stop moving when
they reach the maximum adjusting
angles, but the motor continues to
operate while the switch is
depressed. Do not depress the
switch longer than necessary or the
motor may be damaged.
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR HEATER
(IF EQUIPPED)The outside rearview mirror heater is
actuated in conjunction with the rear
window defroster. To heat the outside
rearview mirror glass, push the switch
for the rear window defroster.
The rearview mirror glass will be heated
for defrosting or defogging and will give
you improved rear vision in inclement
weather conditions. Push the switch
again to turn the heater off.
The outside rearview mirror heater
automatically turns itself off after 20
minutes.
Day/Night Rearview MirrorAdjust the rearview mirror to center on
the view through the rear window. Make
this adjustment before you start driving
and while the day/night lever is in the
day position.Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some rearview
clarity in the night position.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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MMSA3053
Day/Night lever
CAUTION
Do not allow objects in the rear seat
to interfere with your line of vision
through the rear window.
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Electric type (if equipped)The electric day/night rearview mirror
automatically controls the glare from the
headlights of the car behind you. Adjust
the rearview mirror to the desired
position.Type APress the “O” button to turn the
automatic- dimming function off. The
mirror indicator light will turn off.
Press the “I” button to turn the
automatic- dimming function on, The
mirror indicator light will illuminate.
Type BWhen the ignition switch is ON, the
automatic-dimming function will turn on
automatically.
Press the ON/OFF button (
➀) to turn the
automatic-dimming function off. The
mirror indicator light will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (➀) once again
to turn the automatic-dimming function
on. The mirror indicator light will
illuminate.
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CAUTION
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision out the
rear window.✻
NOTICE
When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner. Do
not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror
housing.
Type A
Type B
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MMSA3075/1KMA3084
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-36GLOVE BOXThe glove box door can be locked(and
unlocked) with the key(if equipped).
SUNVISORSTo use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
and swing it to the side.
VANITY MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)To use the vanity mirror, rotate the
sunvisor downward.
Pull up the vanity mirror cover, the lamp
turms on automatically.
MMSA4043
MMSA4040
MMSA4049
BracketType A
Type B
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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