Kia Optima: Recommended Shifting
Drive the vehicle in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly without hesitating or stalling. This will give you the most efficient fuel economy and emission control. However, never operate the engine with the tachometer (RPM) in the red area.
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 ( ...
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 ...
See also:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to the ST group - "Steering column & shaft")
3.
...
Intake Actuator. Description and Operation
Description
1.
The intake actuator is located
at the blower unit.
2.
It regulates the intake door
by signal from control unit.
3.
Pressing the intake ...
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate
the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each par ...