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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Compass Mirror. Repair procedures
Calibration Procedure If the compass has been calibrated or set to variance zone number incorrectly, or you are driving in specific places (tunnel, parking lot in building, underground parking lo ...

Oil Pressure Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Check the continuity between the terminal and the body with an ohmmeter.If there is no continuity, replace the oil pressure switch. 2. Ch ...

Specifications
The specifications given here are for general information only. Please check with an authorized Kia dealer for more precise and more up-to-date information. DIMENSIONS Unit: in (mm) WEIGHTS Ref ...