Kia Optima: Manual transaxle

Starting the engine with a smart key

1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle. 2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3. Automatic Transaxle - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pe ...

Automatic transaxle

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting. Press the button when shifting. The shift lever can be shifted freely. ...

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Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS). Description and Operation
Description Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor (FTPS) is a component of the evaporative emission control system. It is installed on the fuel tank near the fuel pump assembly. It checks the evaporative s ...

Air intake control
This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. To change the air intake control position, push the control button. Recirculated air position The indicator li ...

35R Clutch Control Solenoid Valve(35R/C_VFS). Description and Operation
Description 35R clutch control solenoid valve(35R/C_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the 35R clutch. ...