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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Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV). Description and Operation
Description Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and controls the passage between the canister and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve and is open when the ...

Auto Light Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection Lighting Switch InspectionWith the multi function switch in each position, make sure that continuity exists between the terminals below. If continuity is not as specified, replace the ...

Cargo net
To keep items from shifting in the trunk, you can use the four rings located in the trunk to attach the cargo net. CAUTION Do not put fragile, bulky or excessive items into cargo net. The i ...