Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

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 ...

Automatic Transaxle Operation

The optional automatic transaxle is electronically controlled. All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position ...

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Installation
1. Install the rear combination lamp (Inside) assembly. 2. Install the rear combination lamp (outside) assembly. ...

Torque Converter Control Solenoid Valve (T/CON_VFS). Specifications
Specifications Direct control VFS[T/CON]▷ Control type : Normal low type Control Pressure kpa(kgf/cm², psi) 9.81~500.14(0.1~5.1,1.42~72.54) Curren ...

Component Location
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