Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine starts to “labor’’. Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration ...

Automatic Transaxle Operation

The optional automatic transaxle is electronically controlled. All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position ...

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Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Wiper/Washer 4. Horn 5. Steering wheel audio control* 6. Auto cruise control* 7. Driver’s air bag 8. Steering wheel 9. Ignition switch* o ...

Replacement
Repair tire after using the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) When the TPMS warning lamp OFF 1. Remove the TMK repaired tire, wheel and TPMS sensor.(Refer to "Tire removal&quo ...

Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
1. Using a cross-tip screwdriver, remove the cover. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclock-wise and remove it from the housing. 3. Push the bulb in, then rotate it one quarter turn counterclockwise ...