2011 Kia Optima Review
The previous generation Kia Optima was a vehicle struggling to keep up with the times, having emerged on the scene as a lackluster model masquerading as a value proposition, when in reality it was just plain cheap. And the market responded with even Kia Motor America VP of Sales Tom Loveless describing the brand’s presence in the hugely important mid-size sedan segment as, “way down near the bottom.”
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Kia Sorento Review
When the midsize Kia Sorento first appeared, it featured a traditional,
trucklike body-on-frame design that provided a level of ruggedness not typically
found on crossover SUVs. Blessed with above ...
Wipers and washers
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
AUTO - AUTO control wipe
(if equipped)
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : In ...
Warnings and indicators
Warning lights / audible indicators
Checking operation
All warning lights are checked by
turning the ignition switch ON (do not
start the engine). Any light that does
not illuminate should be che ...


