2008 KIA Optima interior lights

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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Theft-alarm system / 3-6
Immobilizer system / 3-8
Door locks / 3-10
Window / 3-14
Seat / 3-18
Safety belts / 3-28
Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-48
Trunk / 3-69
Hood / 3-71
Fuel filler lid / 3-72
Mirrors / 3-75
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-79
Interior lights / 3-83
Storage compartment / 3-84
Interior features / 3-86
Sunroof / 3-90
Luggage net / 3-92
Antenna / 3-93
Audio remote control / 3-94
Audio system / 3-95
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Knowing your vehicle
Map light (if equipped)The lights are turned ON or OFF by
pressing the corresponding switch.✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not use the interior lights for extend-
ed periods when engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
Dome light (if equipped)(1) OFF
: The light stays off even when a door
is open.
(2) DOOR
: The light turns on when a door is
opened or when a door is unlocked
by the transmitter (if equipped).
Interior light goes out slowly after 30
seconds if the door is closed.
However if the ignition switch is ON
or all vehicle doors are locked when
the door is closed, interior light will
turn off even within 30 seconds.
(3)ON
: The light turns on and stays on even
when the doors are all closed.
✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not use the interior lights for extend-
ed periods when engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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In case of an emergency12 6Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with memory
fuses to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver-side knee bolster
cover and pull up the “MEMORY 15A /
AUDIO 15A”.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• If the memory fuses are pulled up
from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some
items must be reset after replacement.
• Even though the memory fuses are
pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
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Maintenance22 7
For best battery service : Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.Items to be reset after the battery has
been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected. Clock (See Chapter 3)
Climate control system
(See Chapter 4)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
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When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
Never attempt to charge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are
connected.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
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Index
If you have a flat tire ···················································6-18
Ignition switch ································································4-2
Immobilizer system ························································3-8
Instrument cluster ·······················································4-24
Instrument panel overview ···········································2-3
Interior care··································································7-38
Interior features ···························································3-86
Interior lights ·······························································3-83
Interior overview····························································2-2
Keys ·················································································3-2
Label information ························································5-15
Lighting ·········································································4-40
Lubricant specifications ··············································7-35
Lubricants and fluids ··················································7-17
Luggage net ··································································3-92
Maintenance schedule ···················································7-3
Maintenance services ·····················································7-2
Manual climate control system···································4-48
Manual transaxle ···························································4-4
Mirrors ··········································································3-75Overheating ····································································6-2
Overloading ··································································5-14
Owner maintenance ·······················································7-7
Power steering ······························································7-15
Rear parking assist system··········································4-46
Remote keyless entry ·····················································3-4
Road warning ·································································6-2
Safety belts····································································3-28
Seat ················································································3-18
Special driving conditions ·············································5-6
Specifications ··································································8-2
Starting the engine ·························································4-3
Steering wheel·······························································4-16
Storage compartment ··················································3-84
Suggestions for economical operation··························5-5
Sunroof ··········································································3-90KILM
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