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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Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Call” message and the other party’s phone number (if available) are displayed on the audio. • To Finish a Call - Press button on the steering wheel. ✽ N ...

Adjustment
1. Check that the waste gate turbo charger is cool enough to work. 2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF position. 3. Connect the diagnosti ...

Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leade ...