Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle. 3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall the drain p ...

Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best to check the level after having driven the vehicle ...

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Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to mo ...

Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened with the glass panel automatically when the glass panel is slid. But it must be closed manually. ...

Control System Composition
Fault DiagnosisFeatures a fail-safe mechanism that prevents dangerous situations from developing in the event of a transaxle failure. The limp home mode engages if the transaxle malfunctions. ...