Kia Optima 2004 - Driving Your Vehicle

Ignition Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Starting the Engine ....................................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Manual Transaxle......................................................................................................................................................................................4-6
Automatic Transaxle .................................................................................................................................................................................4-7
Brake System............................................................................................................................................................................................4-12
Power Steering .........................................................................................................................................................................................4-17
Tilt Steering ..............................................................................................................................................................................................4-18
Instrument Cluster ..................................................................................................................................................................................4-19
Gauges .......................................................................................................................................................................................................4-21
Warnings and Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................4-23
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).........................................................................................................................................4-27
Lighting .....................................................................................................................................................................................................4-27
Wipers and Washers ...............................................................................................................................................................................4-31
Rear Window Defroster..........................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Interior Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................4-33
Cruise Control..........................................................................................................................................................................................4-38
Traction Control System.........................................................................................................................................................................4-41
Manual Climate Control System ...........................................................................................................................................................4-43
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ................................................................................................................................4-49
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Manual type) ........................................................................................................................4-55
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Automatic type) ...................................................................................................................4-58
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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