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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Blower Unit. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad and heater
blower unit.(Refer to HA group-heater unit)
3.
Re ...
Installation
1.
Remove ignition key from the
vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable
from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
3.
Install the ancho ...
Seat height (for driver’s seat)
Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or down to lower the
front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion of the control switch up to
raise or down to lower the rear pa ...