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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Programming
Your vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the "ACC" position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be replaced in th ...

Installation
• Install the component with the specified torques. ...

Schematic Diagrams
Schematic Diagram Canister The Canister is filled with charcoal and absorbs evaporated fuel vapor from the fuel tank. The gathered fuel vapor in canister is drawn into the intake manifold by t ...