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Identification Number Locations
Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
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1. World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
- KNA (Korea) : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility
Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle)
- 5XX (U.S.A) : Passenger vehicle
2. Vehicle line
- G : OPTIMA
3. Model & Series
- L : Low grade (L)
- M : Middle-Low grade (GL)
- N : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX)
- P : Middle-High grade (HGS)
- R : High grade (TOP)
4. Body/Cabin type, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 1 : Limousine
- 2 : Sedan - 2 door
- 3 : Sedan - 3 door
- 4 : Sedan - 4 door
- 5 : Sedan - 5 door
- 6 : Coupe
- 7 : Convertible
- 8 : Wagon
- 9 : Commercial Van
- 0 : Pick-Up
5. Restraint system, Brake system
Code
Seat
belt
Front air bag Knee air bag Side air bag Curtain air bag
Driver's Passenger's Driver's Passenger's
1st
row
2nd
row
3rd
row
1st
row
2nd
row
3rd
row
A â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ â—‹ Ă—
B â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă—
C â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ â—‹ â—‹
D â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ â—‹ Ă— â—‹ â—‹ Ă—
E â—‹ â—‹ Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă—
F â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă—
N â—‹ Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă— Ă—
H â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Ă— â—‹ Ă— Ă— â—‹ â—‹ â—‹
6. Engine type
- 6 : Gasoline engine 2.0 (Theta-II T-GDI)
- 7 : Gasoline engine 2.4 (Theta-II GDI)
7. Check digit or Driver’s side & Transmission
- Check digit : 0 ~ 9, Ă—
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8. Model year
- B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 …
9. Plant of production
- 5 : Hwasung (Korea)
- G : Georgia (U.S.A)
10. Vehicle production sequence number
- 000001 ~ 999999
Paint Code
TF
Code Color
SWP Snow White Pearl
3D Bright Silver
ABP Aurora Black
ABT Platinum Graphite
STM Satin Metal
IR Dark Cherry
K3R Temptation Red
LC Light Graphite
K3U Abyss Blue
K3N Golden Beat
QF
Code Color
SWP Snow White Pearl
3D Bright Silver
EB Ebony Black
IM Titanium Silver
STM Satin Metal
IR Dark Cherry
IY Spicy Red
HO Santorini Blue
DO Metal Bronze
Engine Number
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1. Engine fuel
- G : Gasoline
2. Engine range
- 4 : 4 cycle 4 cylinder
3. Engine development order and capacity
- K : Theta engine (Gasoline)
4. Engine Capacity
- H : 1998cc (T-GDI)
- J : 2359cc (GDI)
5. Production year
- B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 …
6. Plant of production
- A : Asan (Korea)
- B : Beijing (China)
- H : Hwasung (Korea)
- K : Montgomery (U.S.A)
- M : Chennai (India)
- P : Poseung (Korea)
- S : Sohari (Korea)
- T : Izmit (Turkey)
- U : Ulsan (Korea)
- W : Shandong (China)
- Z : Zilina (Slovakia)
- 1 : Yancheng (China)
7. Engine production sequence number
- 000001 ~ 999999
Transaxle Number
Manual
1. Model
- S : M6GF2 (Theta-II 2.4 GDI)
2. Production year
- B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 …
3. Plant of production
- J :Hwaseong (Korea)
4. Final gear ratio
- B : 4.333 / 3.250 (Theta-II 2.4 GDI)
5. Transaxle production sequence number
- 000001~999999
Automatic
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1. Model
- BA : A6LF2 (Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI)
- FA : A6MF2 (Theta-II 2.4 GDI)
2. Production year
- B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013, E : 2014 …
3. Final gear ratio
- B : 2.885 (Theta-II 2.0 T-GDI)
- N : 2.885 (Theta-II 2.4 GDI)
4. Detailed classification
- B : Theta-II 2.4 GDI / 2.0 T-GDI
5. Spare
6. Transaxle production sequence number
- 000001~999999
Warning / Caution Label Locations
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1. Radiator cap
caution
2. Fan caution
3. Battery caution
Battery Caution Label Description
Warning / Caution Label (Cont'd)
A.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks away from the battery.
B.
Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery. Always provide ventilation when working in an
enclosed space.
• When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on acid to leak resulting in personal injury. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
• Never attempt to change the battery when the battery cables are connected.
• The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.
Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
C.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children because batteries contain highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to contact your skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish.
D.
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth until medical attention is received.
If electrolyte gets on your skin, throughly wash the contacted area. If you feel a pain or a burning sensation, get
medical attention immediately.
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E.
Always read the following instructions carefully when handing a battery.
F.
Hydrogen, which is a highly combustible gas, is always presents in battery cells and may explode if ignited.
G.
An improperly disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health.
Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.
Handling And Storage The Battery
Battery Itself • Batteries should be stored in cool, dry (27 degrees Celsius) places and out
of direct sunlight.
• MF batteries are tightly sealed to prevent acid leakage.
However, tilting the battery to an angle of 45 degrees can cause acid to leak
through the vents on the sides. Therefore, batteries should always be stored
in their upright positions. Prevent placing any aqueous or solid (i.e.
conductors) bodies on top of the battery.
• It is extremely dangerous to use tools, such as hammers, on the battery
terminals when connecting cables to the mounted battery.
Battery on Vehicle • When storing the vehicle for long periods of time, make sure to remove the
memory fuse at junction box to prevent natural discharging.
• Also, run the engine for battery charging within 1 month if the memory fuse
wasn't removed from the start of vehicle storing.
If the memory fuse was removed, run the engine for battery charging within
3 months from the start of vehicle storing.
After reconnecting or recharging a discharged battery, the ESP OFF indicator may illuminate.
In this case, turn the handle half way to the left and right whilst the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Then, restart the engine after the ignition is OFF.
The ESP OFF indicator may turn OFF.
If the ESP OFF indicator does not turn OFF, have the system checked refering to DTC.
Lift And Support Points
When heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire, tailgate and trunk lid are to be removed,
place additional weight in the luggage area before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the
vehicle, the center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.
• Since each tire/wheel assembly weights approximately 14kg (30lbs), placing the front wheels in the luggage
area can assist with the weight distribution.
• Use the same support points to support the vehicle on safety stands.
1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters) and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
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3. Raise the hoist to full height to inspect the lift points for secure support.
Using scissors lift
Using a scissors lift may cause damage of the side out seal molding panel because the lift point is located higher
than side out seal molding panel.
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Place wooden or rubber blocks (more than 50mm (1.9685in) in height) between lift and vehicle lift point to prevent
damage of the side out seal molding panel.
Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle :
- The operator loads the vehicle on the back of truck. This is best way of transporting the vehicle.
- The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires of the driving axle and lift them off the ground. The
other two wheels remain on the ground.
- The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or
suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, should be towed with the wheels of the driving axle off the
ground and do the following :
Manual Transaxle
• Release the parking brake.
• Shift the Transaxle to neutral
Automatic Transaxle
• Release the parking brake.
• Start the engine.
• Shift to [D] position, then [N] position.
• Turn off the engine.
• The vehicle equipped with full-time 4WD should be only transported on a flat-bed.
• Improper towing preparation will damage the transaxle. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift
the transaxle or start the engine(automatic transaxle), your vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.
• It is the best to tow vehicle no farther than 30km (19miles), and keep the speed below 50km/h (30mph). (For
the full-time 4WD vehicle, limit the towing to 1.5km (1mile) and 15km/h (10mph).)
• Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle's weight.
Tightening Torque Table Of Standard Parts
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Bolt nominal diameter
(mm)
Pitch (mm)
Torque Nm (kg.cm, lb.ft)
Head Mark 4 Head Mark 7
M5 0.8 3 ~ 4 (30 ~ 40, 2.2 ~ 2.9) 5 ~ 6 (50 ~ 60, 3.6 ~ 4.3)
M6 1.0 5 ~ 6 (50 ~ 50, 3.6 ~ 4.3) 9 ~ 11 (90 ~ 110, 6.5 ~ 8.0)
M8 1.25 12 ~ 15 (120 ~ 150, 9 ~ 11) 20 ~ 25 (200 ~ 250, 14.5 ~
18.0 )
M10 1.25 25 ~ 30 (250 ~ 300, 18 ~
22)
30 ~ 50 (300 ~ 500, 22 ~
36)
M12 1.25 35 ~ 45 (350 ~ 450, 25 ~
33)
60 ~ 80 (600 ~ 800, 43 ~
58)
M14 1.5 75 ~ 85 (750 ~ 850, 54 ~
61)
120 ~ 140 (1,200 ~ 1,400,
85 ~ 100)
M16 1.5 110 ~ 130 (1,100 ~ 1,300,
80 ~ 94)
180 ~ 210 (1,800 ~ 2,100,
130 ~ 150)
M18 1.5 160 ~ 180 (1,600 ~ 1,800,
116 ~ 130)
260 ~ 300 (2,600 ~ 3,000,
190 ~ 215)
M20 1.5 220 ~ 250 (2,200 ~ 2,500,
160 ~ 180)
360 ~ 420 (3,600 ~ 4,200,
260 ~ 300)
M22 1.5 290 ~ 330 (2,900 ~ 3,300,
210 ~ 240)
480 ~ 550 (4,800 ~ 5,500,
350 ~ 400)
M24 1.5 360 ~ 420 (3,600 ~ 4,200,
260 ~ 300)
610 ~ 700 (6,100 ~ 7,000,
440 ~ 505)
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