Kia Optima: Automatic transaxle
Depress the brake pedal
and the lock release button when shifting.
Press the button when
shifting.
The shift lever can
be shifted freely.
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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Electric type
The electric day/night rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from
the headlights of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview mirror to the desired
position.
Type A
Press the “O” butt ...
Rear Window Defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear window. The ignition switch must be on for the defroster
to operate.
To activate the ...
Seat belt warning (for front passenger’s seat)
The front passenger's seat belt warning light will activate to the following
table when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.
*1 The seat belt warning light will go off if the ...