Kia Optima: 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 when you again need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
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. ...
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Inspection
1.
With the washer motor connected
to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.
Befo ...
Rear safety belts
Two kinds of belts are provided:
Lap/shoulder belts for people who sit on the outboard sides of the rear
seat.
A lap belt for people who sit in the center of the rear seat.
Rear Lap/Should ...
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Audio unit
2. Midrange speaker
3. External amplifier
4. Glass antenna (AM/FM)
5. Front door speaker
6. Rear door speaker
7. Woofer spe ...
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Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual