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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Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicators on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake flui ...

Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel filler lid opener button. ✽ NOTICE If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, ta ...

Adjustment
Adjusting method for T/M control cable 1. Make sure vehicle does not roll before setting room side shift lever and T/M side manual control lever to "N" pos ...