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. ...
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Escort welcome (if equipped)
When the headlight(light switch in the headlight or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the position light and headlight will
come on for 15 seconds if any of the ...
Component Location (2)
1. FOB holder
2. Door outside handle
3. Trunk lid open switch
4. FOB key
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With central door lock switch (if equipped)
Driver's door
Passenger’s door (if equipped)
Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.
Press the switch to the "Lock" position (1), all vehicle doors will lock.
Press ...