Kia Optima: Opening the Hood
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary latch and lift the hood.
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised halfway.
Hood
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Closing the Hood
Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place
and that all loose items have been removed.
Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place.
Check to make ...
See also:
Component Location Index
Engine Room
1. Receiver Drier
2. Condenser
3. Service Port (High)
4. Service Port (Low)
5. A/C Pressure Transducer
6. Compressor
7. Expansion Val ...
Description and Operation
Description
Emissions Control System consists of three major systems.
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The Crankcase Emission Control System prevents blow-by
gas from releasing into the atmosphere. This system r ...
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 ...