Kia Optima: Outside rearview mirror / Adjusting outside rearview mirror

The electric remote control mirror switch allows you to adjust the position of
the left and right outside rearview mirrors. To adjust the position of either mirror,
press the R or L button (1) to select the right side mirror or the left side mirror,
then press a corresponding point (
)
on the mirror adjustment control to position the selected mirror up, down, left
or right.
After adjustment, press the R or L button again to prevent the inadvertent adjustment.
CAUTION - Outside rearview mirrors
- The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles,
but the motor continues to operate while the switch is pressed. Do not press
the switch longer than necessary, as it may damage the motor.
- Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror by hand. Doing so
may damage the parts.
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch ...
While the vehicle is moving in reverse, the outside rearview mirror( s) will
move downward to aid reverse parking. According to the position of the outside rearview
mirror switch, the outside re ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Intake camshaft
2. Exhaust camshaft
3. Intake CVVT assembly
4. Exhaust CVVT assembly
5. Timing chain
6. Timing chain tensioner arm
7. Timing chain tensioner
8. Timing chain guide
9 ...
Repair procedures
Removal
Front Fog Lamp
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
3.
Remove the front fog lamp assembly (A) by ...