Interior overview
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Power window switches
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch (if equipped)
4. Hood release lever
5. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped)
6. Electronic stability control (if equipped)
7. 4WD LOCK button (if equipped)
8. Steering wheel tilt
9. Brake pedal
10. Accelerator pedal
11. Seat
12. Parking brake lever
13. Fuel filler lid release lever
See also:
Fuel filler lid
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pressing the fuel
filler lid opener button on the driver’s
door. (if equipped)
NOTICE
If the fuel fi ...
DRIVING
You know what? It drives pretty well. On winding and hilly roads, the car’s
comparatively wide stance makes it feel solid, with little body roll. I drove
the “+”, “!”, and “sport” tr ...
Safety-Minded
As with the rest of the Kia line-up, the 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with
many safety features as standard equipment. This includes six airbags (dual
advanced front and front-seat mounted side as ...