Kia Optima: Automatic transaxle
Depress the brake pedal
and the lock release button when shifting.
Press the button when
shifting.
The shift lever can
be shifted freely.
Manual transaxle
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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
✽ NOTICE
The first few sh ...
See also:
Transaxle Ranges
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P. This position locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. Always come to a complete
stop before shifting into ...
Troubleshooting
Trouble Symptom Charts
Trouble Symptom 1
Trouble Symptom 2
Trouble symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
The set vehicle speed varies greatly ...
Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has two fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side kick panel,
the other in the engine compa ...