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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Air Ventilation Seat Components and Components Location
Components (1) 1. Ventilation blower2. Ventilation ECU3. Ventilation seat switch Components (2) Components (3) ...

Inspection
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector. 3. Measure resistance between sensor signal terminal and sensor g ...

Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. WARNING Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer ...