Kia Optima: 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. However, never operate the engine with the tachometer (RPM) in the red area.
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 ( ...
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift
before the engine starts to “labor’’. Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling
and gives better acceleration ...
See also:
ESC connector input/output
Connector Terminal
Specification
Remark
No
Description
29
IGNITION1(+)
High level of wake up vol ...
Brake Booster Operating Test
For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following tests.
1.
Run the engine for one or two
minutes, and then stop it. If the pedal depresses fully the first time ...
Rear Heater Duct
Whenever the ventilation controls are in the face-floor or floor position, air
is directed to the rear seat passenger floor area. ...