Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle Operation
The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly.
A special safety feature prevents inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R (Reverse). The gearshift lever must be returned to the neutral position before shifting into R (Reverse).
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
✽ NOTICE
To avoid premature clutch wear and damage, do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch to hold the vehicle stopped on an upgrade, while waiting for a traffic light, etc.
WARNING - Manual Transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off. Then make sure the transaxle is shifted into 1st gear. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed in the order identified.
Manual Transaxle
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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. ...
See also:
Inflation Pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked monthly when the tires
are cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three
hours or driven less than one mile ...
Dimensions Projected
1.
These are the dimensions
measured when the measurement points are projected from the vehicle's surface,
and are the reference dimensions used for used for body alterations ...
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9.3 mi/h). And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine
off or when you remove the ignition ...