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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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad.(Refer
to BD group - “Crash Pad”)
3.
Loosen the screws and then remove
...
Electric power steering
Power steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine
is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still
be steered, but it will require ...
Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
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When installing, apply
the ATF oil or white vasel ...