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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Specifications
Specifications
DescriptionSpecificationsLimitGeneralTypeIn-line, DOHC?Number of cylinders4?Bore88mm (3.464in.)?Stroke97mm (3.819in.)?Total displacement2359cc (143.90cu.in)?Compression ratio13.0 В ...
Output Speed Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
The output speed sensor is a vital unit that measures the rate of rotation of the
transaxle's turbine shaft and output shaft, and delivers the readings to the TCM.
The sensor prov ...
Rearview camera
The rearview camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition
switch ON and the shift lever in the R position.
This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehi ...