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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Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning flasher causes the rear tail lights and front turn signal lights to flash on and off, which serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise caution when approaching or passin ...

Circuit Diagram
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Instrument cluster
Type A Type B 1. Tachometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Speedometer 4. Turn signal indicators 5.Warning and indicator lights 6. Odometer/Trip computer* * : if equipped * The actual cluster in the vehic ...