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 acceler ...

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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Inspection
Front Seat Heater Switch 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the floor console upper cover.(Refer to the BD group - "Console") ...

35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve(35R/C_VFS). Description and Operation
Description 35R clutch control solenoid valve(35R/C_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the 35R clutch. ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front wheel guard clip(2EA).(Refer to the BD group - "Front bumper") 3. D ...