Kia Optima: Automatic transaxle

Manual transaxle

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Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE The first few sh ...

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Main components of ODS
A detection device located within the front passenger seat track. Electronic system to determine whether passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated. A indicator light locat ...

Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the sensor (B). ...

Changing the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom center front of the transaxle pan. 3. After the oil has drained, completely install a new washer on the plug ...