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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Adjustment
Stop lamp switch clearance adjustment If the gap between stop lamp switch and bracket is not 1.0 ~ 2.0mm(0.04~ 0.08in), conform to below. 1. Disconnect the stop lamp switch ...

Child seat lower anchors
Some child seat manufacturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible child restraint seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that ...

Disassembly
• Do not disassemble the BJ assembly. • Special grease must be applied to the d ...