Kia Optima: Brake System

Shift Lock System

For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle out of P (Park): ...

Power Brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you ...

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Checking the Coolant Level
WARNING - Removing Radiator Cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is operating. Doing so might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serio ...

Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard certification. The TIN ca ...

Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Ignition System Symptom Suspect area Remedy Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) Ignition lock switch ...