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 acceler ...

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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Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine. 2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of heating and cooling : - Heating: - Cooling: 3. Set the temperature control to the desired position. ...

Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module. Description and Operation
Description Curtain airbags are installed inside the headliner (LH and RH) and protect the driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of curtain airb ...

Front Impact Sensor (FIS). Components and Components Location
Components ...