Kia Optima 2004, Owner'S Manual

Page: 5 / 233

1-2
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist
you in many ways. We strongly urge you
to review the entire manual. However, in
order to prevent death or injuries, at the
very least, you must review the
WARNING and CAUTION sections
spread throughout the manual, which are
easily recognized by their special
markings indicated below.
Illustrations complement the words in
this manual to help explain the better
way to enjoy your vehicle. By reading
your manual, you can find out about
features, important safety information,
and driving under various road
conditions.
Layout of the manual is provided in the
Table of Contents.
Index: A good place to start is the
index; it has an alphabetical listing of
all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight
sections plus an index. Each begins
with a brief list of contents so you can
tell at a glance if that section has the
information you want.
You’ll find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this
manual. These WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTICEs were
prepared to enhance your personal
safety and continued satisfaction with
your Kia vehicle. You should carefully
read and follow ALL procedures and
recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and
NOTICEs.
WARNING :
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning
is ignored.
CAUTION :
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which personal injury, perhaps
severe, could result if the caution is
ignored.
NOTICE :
A NOTICE indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the notice is ignored.
INTRODUCTION