Kia Optima: Warning lights / Charging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
- When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging
system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the ignition is moved to ON, the warning light illuminates for about
3 seconds and turns off automatically if ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
When the engine oil pressure is ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
① ECM
② Battery
③ Alternator
④ Starter
⑤ Instrument Cluster
⑥ Ignition switch or start/stop button
⑦ Battery sensor
⑧ Hood switch
Description and operation
Description
The charging system in ...
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother
high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction
and are selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load carr ...