Kia Optima: Electrical Circuit Protection

Push-Starting

Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it might damage the emission control system. Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles cannot be push-started. Follow th ...

Fuses

A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by fuses. This vehicle has two fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side kick panel, the other in the engine compa ...

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Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom Charts Trouble Symptom 1 Trouble Symptom 2 Trouble symptom Probable cause Remedy The set vehicle speed varies greatly ...

Immobilizer system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use. Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition ...

Inspection
1. Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration. 2. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound du ...