Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Power Steering

Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicat ...

Checking the Manual Transaxle Oil Level

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. WARNING - Lifting Your Vehicle If you raise your vehicle, always ensure that it is supported at all four jacking or lift points for the vehicle. Do ...

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Manual Transaxle Operation
The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. A special safety feature prevents inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R ( ...

Removal
The rain sensor may not operate properly if contaminated. Protect the rain sensor surface by not removing the cover until installatio ...

Erasing Programmed Buttons
To erase the three HomeLink buttons, press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. Individual buttons cannot be erased ...