2006 Kia Optima
Far more buyers of reasonably priced economy-oriented cars are likely to notice the much-improved revamped 2006 Kia Optima midsize sedan.
The new Optima has slicker styling, more power and added safety features. And prices for the slightly larger, more refined new Optima are close to those of the often overlooked 2001-2006 version.
Low prices, lots of standard equipment and an impressive warranty have drawn many to Kia showrooms. For instance, Optima rivals such as the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 start with similar prices and come with a standard automatic transmission, but lack the Optima's standard safety features.
Such features include no less than six airbags, including front-seat side airbags and newly standard side-curtain airbags. There's also a tire-pressure monitor and anti-whiplash front head restraints.
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Door locks
Operating door locks from outside
the vehicle
• Turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the rear of
the vehicle to lock.
• If you lock the driver’s door with a k ...
Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Recirculated air position button
5. Rear window defroster button
6. Air conditioning button
Heating and air co ...
Defroster
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.
NOTICE
If ...