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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Replacement
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque:88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

The Other Fuses And Relays Component. Repair procedures
Inspection Power Relay Test (Type B)Check for continuity between the terminals. A : Two turn unlock relay 1. There should be continuity between the No.30 and No.87 terminals when power ...

Window opening and closing
Type A The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle. To open or close a window, press down or pull up the front portion of the corresponding ...