Kia Optima: Ashtrays
Front Ashtray
To use the ashtray press the front face and the ashtray will slide out. To remove the ashtray, grasp the bucket in the ashtray, and pull it up carefully.
WARNING - Ashtray Use
- Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays as waste receptacles.
- Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other combustible materials may cause a fire.
Rear Ashtray
To remove the rear ashtray, pull it out to the normal position, push down on the lock spring plate, and pull the ashtray out.
Cigarette Lighter
To operate the cigarette lighter, press it in and release it. When it is heated,
it automatically pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the ignition
switch must be in the ACC pos ...
Glove Box
To open the glove box door, pull the latch toward you. The glove box door can
be locked (and unlocked) with the vehicle key.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in case of an accident or s ...
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Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle.
3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall
the drain p ...
Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing)
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing purposes. The hooks are designed ONLY
for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down
hooks will be damaged ...
Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, moving the handle in
the direction of the arrow will rel ...