2006 KIA Optima rear view 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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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Type B
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WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTING AND
DEFOGGING (MANUAL
TYPE)TO DEFOG INSIDE WIND-
SHIELD1. Set the mode selection switch to the
or position.
When you select or position, the
system automatically turns on outside
(fresh) air mode.
2. Set the temperature control knob to
the desired position.
3. Set the fan speed control knob to any
desired speed except “0”.For maximum defogging, set the fan
speed control knob to the “3” or “4”
position.
TO DEFROST OUTSIDE WIND-
SHIELD1. Set the mode selection switch to the
position.
When you select position, the
system automatically turns on the
outside (fresh) air mode.
2. Set the temperature control knob to
the extreme right/hot position
3. Set the fan speed control knob to the
“3” or “4” position.• For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control knob to the
extreme right/hot position and the fan
speed control knob to the highest
speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired
while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode selection knob to the
position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and the air inlet in the cowl grille to
improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging on the inside
of the windshield.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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If you don’t want the outside (fresh) air
position when operating in either of these
modes, you can turn off the system
operation by performing the following:
1. Make sure the engine is running or
the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to
the “0” position.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to the
defrost ( ) position.
4. Push the air intake control button
( ) at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
5. Then the indicator light on the air
intake control button ( ) will blink
3 times with 0.5 second intervals
between blinks.
If you want to return to the outside
(fresh) air position, repeat the procedure
above.
WINDSHIELD DEFROST-
ING AND DEFOGGING
(AUTOMATIC TYPE)TO DEFOG INSIDE WINDSHIELD1. Select any fan speed except OFF
( ) position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected.
If you don’t want the air conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position press the
corresponding button to cancel the
operation.
TO DEFROST OUTSIDE
WINDSHIELD 1. Set temperature to the extreme hot
(25°C~32°C) position.
2. Set the fan speed to the or
position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected.
If you don’t want the air conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position press the
corresponding button to cancel the
operation.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and the air inlet in the cowl grille to
improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging on the inside
of the windshield.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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DRIVING TIPS
5-4 Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of
performance.
 Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting
with the ignition off and descending
steep grades in gear with the ignition
off.
 Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
 Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
Failure to observe the above precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle and could
void your warranties.
BEFORE DRIVINGBefore entering vehicle:
 Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.NECESSARY
INSPECTIONSFluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer
fluid should be checked on a regular
basis, with the exact interval depending
on the fluid. Further details are provided
in Maintenance, Section 7.
BEFORE STARTING Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
 Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
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