Kia Optima: Recommended Shifting

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 acceler ...

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Inspection
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the rear lower arm for deformation. 3. Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterior ...

Air conditioning
1.Select the mode. 2. Control the fan speed. 3. Control the air conditioning knob. However, selected, the outside air position is not operated. ...

The Importance of Using Safety Belts
There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag supplemental restraint system. They: help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag) when it inflates. ...