Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transmission - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignitio ...

Manual Transaxle Operation

The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. A special safety feature prevents inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R ( ...

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Opening the trunk
Press the trunk unlock button for more than 1 second on the transmitter (or smart key). Press the button on the trunk handle with the smart key in your possession. Once the trunk is opene ...

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 ...

Removal
• DON’T remove the camshaft position sensor while the engine is running or right after engine is turned of ...