Kia Optima: 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 position for the lighter to operate.
✽ NOTICE
- Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will overheat.
- Only a genuine Kia lighter or equivalent should be used in the cigarette lighter socket. The use of plug-in accessories (shavers, hand-held vacuums, and coffee pots, for example) may damage the socket or cause electrical failure.
- If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to prevent overheating.
Digital Clock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the clock buttons operate
as follows:
A digital clock will not be installed if your vehicle comes equipped with an
audio system. Vehicles ...
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 ...
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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock
automatically ...
All season tires
Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good performance
for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road conditions.
All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/o ...
Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized
Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap befo ...