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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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Suspect area Engine will not start or struggle to start Vapor hose damaged or disconnected Engine struggle ...

Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in section 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, whic ...

Seat
Driver’s seat (1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward (2) Seatback recliner (3) Seat adjustment, height (4) Lumbar support (5) Driver position memory system* (6) Seat warmer switch* (7) Headr ...