Kia Optima: Hydraulic System

Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal. If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged and fluid is leakin ...

Description and Operation

Description The hydraulic system consists of oil, an oil filter, an oil pump, and a valve body (valves and solenoid valves). The oil pump is powered by the engine. ATF passes through the oil filt ...

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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 ...

Starting the engine with a smart key
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle. 2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3. Automatic Transaxle - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pe ...

Fuse Panel Description (Engine compartment)
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