Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

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 ...

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 ...

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Installation
Be sure to install the harness wires so they will not pinch or interfere with other parts. ...

Rear seatback lock
When the rear seatback lock lever (located on the backside of the rear seatback) is in the “LOCK” position, it is not possible to fold the rear seatback down by using the release lock lever. Sho ...

Replacement
1. 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the main crash pad lower cover (A). 3. Disconnect the power mosfet connector ...