Kia Optima: Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be shifted from P (Park).
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering noise near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.
Also, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the ignition switch is in any other position, the key cannot be removed.
Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Brake System
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See also:
Electrical System
1.
Be sure to disconnect the
battery cable from the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
2.
Never pull on the wires
when disconnecting connectors.
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
The optional automatic transaxle is electronically controlled.
All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position ...
Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off. ...