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 ...
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Emergency starting
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order. ...
Valve Body. Description and Operation
Description
The valve body is essential to automatic transaxle control and consists of various
valves used to control the oil feed from the oil pump. Specifically, these valves
consist of pressur ...
Finish Damage Repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense.
✽ NOTICE
If your vehicle is dama ...