Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch
Starting the engine
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Brake system
Steering wheel
Cruise control system
Electronic stability control
Instrument cluster
Gauges
Warnings and indicators
Compass
Lighting
Wipers and washers
Defroster
Hazard warning flasher
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
Windshield defrosting and defogging
See also:
Trunk
Outside the vehicle
• To open the trunk, insert the key into
the lock and turn it to the right (clockwise).
• To close the trunk, use both hands to
push the trunk lid down. Check to see
if ...
IS BIGGER BETTER?
While we’d certainly argue that when it comes to cars bigger isn’t always
better, the wider and longer Optima is now in line with its main competitors
delivering added interior space. Rear sea ...
Interior lights
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automat ...


