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 ...
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Inspection
Check it by the procedure below to see if the function of the ECM is normal.
1.
Turn the ignition key to the
"ON" position.
2.
Cover the front sensor to stop
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Easy access function
With the shift lever in the P position, the system will move the driver's seat
automatically as follows.
Without smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the igniti ...
Seat height
To change the height of the seat, move the lever upwards or downwards.
To lower the seat cushion, push down the lever several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times. ...