Kia Optima: Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) while in Sport mode will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Sports Mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is selected by pushing
the shift lever from the “D” position into the manual gate. To return to “D” range
operation, push the shift le ...
Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
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See also:
Emergency starting
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order. ...
Low Fuel Level warning
This warning light indicates
the fuel tank is near empty. The warning light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 2.2 US gal. (8.5 liters). Refuel as soon as possible. ...
Defrost Button
Most of the air flow
is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window
defrosters.
When the defrost button is pressed the outside (fresh) air position will aut ...