Kia Optima: 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 when you again need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Recommended Shifting
Drive the vehicle in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate
smoothly without hesitating or stalling. This will give you the most efficient fuel
economy and emission control. ...
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Line Pressure Control Solenoid Vale. Specifications
Specifications
Direct control VFS[LINE Pressure]▷ Control type : Normal low type
Control Pressure kpa(kgf/cm², psi)
500.14~9.81(5.1~0.1,72.54~1.42)
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Removal
Replacing an on/off solenoid valve (SS-A, SS-B) does not require additional
hydraulic pressure adjustment; however, the hydraulic pre ...
Outside thermometer
The current outside temperature is displayed in 1°C (1°F) increments. The temperature
range is between -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F~140°F).
• The outside temperature on the display may not change immediatel ...