Kia Optima: Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button
Illuminated engine start/stop button

Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate
for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door
is closed.
When all entrances are closed, if you lock the vehicle by using the transmitter
or the smart key, the light will go off immediately.
WARNING - Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the
brake and a ...
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press
the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the engine start/s ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Wheel side joint assembly
2. Wheel side circlip
3. Wheel side boot band
4. Wheel side boott
5. Shaft
6. Transaxle side boot band
7. Transaxle side boot
8. Spider assembly
9. Snap ri ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal.
2.
Remove the [LH] rear wheel guard.
(Refer to Body - "Rear Wheel Guard")
3.
Disconnect the ventilation hoses (A) from the fuel tank a ...