2012 KIA Optima engine

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Charging system warning light
ESC indicator
ESC OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*
Low fuel level warning light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Door ajar warning light
Trunk lid open warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*
Shift pattern indicator
* : if equipped ECOMINDER
®indicator*ECO
Immobilizer indicator*

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster .............................4-48
2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-80
3. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-85
4. Horn ..................................................4-37
5. Steering wheel audio control* .........4-121
6. Auto cruise control*...........................5-37
7. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-52
8. Steering wheel ..................................4-36
9. Ignition switch* or ENGINE START/STOP button*.....5-4/5-6
10. Digital clock ...................................4-118
11. Hazard ......................................4-74/6-2
12. Audio* ...........................................4-120
13. Climate control system .........4-92/4-101
14. Shift lever ................................5-12/5-15
15. Aux, USB and iPod port* ..............4-122
16. Power outlet* .................................4-117
17. Seat warmer* ....................................3-9
18. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-52
19. Glove box ......................................4-113
* : if equipped
❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-18
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-15
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ..............7-20
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-23
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-45
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-28
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-28
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-21
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-19
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-15
* : if equipped
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* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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2.4L Engine
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Automatic adjustment
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control knob located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or back-
ward to move the seat to the desired
position. Release the switch once the
seat reaches the desired position.
CAUTION
The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is complet-ed. Excessive operation maydamage the electrical equipment.
When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amount ofelectrical power. To preventunnecessary charging systemdrain, don’t adjust the power seatlonger than necessary while theengine is not running.
Do not operate two or more power seat control knobs at the sametime. Doing so may result inpower seat motor or electricalcomponent malfunction.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
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Safety features of your vehicle
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling the headrest upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head-
rest poles (3) into the holes while press-
ing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. While the
engine is running, push either of the
switches to warm the driver's seat or the
front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.
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Climate control seat (if equipped)
The climate control seat is provided to
cool or warm the seat during hot or cold
weather by blowing air through small vent
holes on the surface of the seat and seat-
back. While the engine is running, push
the rear portion of the switch to cool the
seat, and push the front portion of the
switch to warm the seat.
When the operation of the climate control
seat is not needed, keep the switch in the
OFF position. Each time you push the button, the air-
flow is changed as follows:
The climate control seat defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
CAUTION
The climate control seat is a sup- plementary cooling/heating sys-tem. Use the climate control seat when the climate control systemis on. Using the climate controlseat for prolonged periods of time with the climate control systemoff could cause the climate con- trol seat performance to impair.
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcoholand gasoline. Doing so may dam- age the surface of the seats.
Do not spill liquid such as water or beverages on the surface ofthe front seats and seatbacks, orthe air vent holes may be blockedand prevented from working properly.
Do not place materials such as plastic bags or newspapers underthe seats. The air vent may notwork properly as the air intake can be blocked.
When the air vent does not oper- ate, restart the vehicle. If there isno change, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kiadealer.OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )
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Safety features of your vehicle
Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-
rests in the outboard seating positions for
the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps protect the
head and neck in the event of a collision.
WARNING
For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle
of the headrest is at the same
height of the center of gravity of
an occupant's head. Generally,
the center of gravity of most peo-
ple's head is similar with the
height of the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close
to your head as possible. For this
reason, the use of a cushion that
holds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe
injury to an occupant may occur
in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protec-
tion against severe neck injuries
when properly adjusted.
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WARNING- Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and caus-
ing injury to the vehicle occupants.
Do not place objects in the rear
seats, since they cannot be proper-
ly secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a frontal colli-
sion.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transaxle is in P (Park)
or the manual transaxle is in
Reverse or 1st, and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo. Failure
to take these steps may allow the
vehicle to move if the shift lever is
inadvertently moved to another
position.