Kia Optima: Recommended Shifting

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 ( ...

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 ...

See also:

Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected. Auto down window (See section 4) Sunroof (See section 4) Trip computer (See section 4) C ...

CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV). Specifications
Specification Item Specification Coil Resistance (Ω) 6.9 ~ 7.9 [20°C(68°F)] ...

Applying the parking brake
Foot type To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and then depress the parking brake pedal down as far as possible. Hand type To engage the parking brake, first apply the foot ...