Kia Optima: Identification Number Description. Vehicle Identification Number
| 1. | World Manufacturer Identifier
(WMI) - KNA (Korea) : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle) - 5XX (U.S.A) : Passenger vehicle |
| 2. | Vehicle line - G : OPTIMA |
| 3. | Model & Series - L : Low grade (L) - M : Middle-Low grade (GL)- N : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX) - P : Middle-High grade (HGS)- R : High grade (TOP) |
| 4. | Body/Cabin type, Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating - 1 : Limousine - 2 : Sedan - 2 door- 3 : Sedan - 3 door - 4 : Sedan - 4 door- 5 : Sedan - 5 door - 6 : Coupe- 7 : Convertible - 8 : Wagon- 9 : Commercial Van - 0 : Pick-Up |
| 5. | Restraint system, Brake
system
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| 6. | Engine type - 6 : Gasoline engine 2.0 (Theta-II T-GDI) - 7 : Gasoline engine 2.4 (Theta-II GDI) |
| 7. | Check digit or Driver’s
side & Transmission - Check digit : 0 ~ 9, × |
| 8. | Model year - B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 … |
| 9. | Plant of production - 5 : Hwasung (Korea) - G : Georgia (U.S.A) |
| 10. | Vehicle production sequence
number - 000001 ~ 999999 |
Paint Code
TF
Code
Color
SWP
Snow White Pearl
3D
Bright Silver
ABP
Aurora Black
ABT
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See also:
Power Antenna
The antenna will automatically be extended when the radio power switch is turned
“ON” while the ignition key is either in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The antenna
will automatically be retracted ...
Inspection
1.
Check the brake tubes for cracks,
crimps and corrosion.
2.
Check the brake hoses for cracks,
damage and fluid leakage.
3.
Check the brake tube flar ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative
cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2.
To remove the seat belt anchor
pretensioner (C), keep on push ...