Kia Optima: Automatic Transaxle

Changing the Manual Transaxle Oil

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. 2. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle. 3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new washer on the plug, reinstall the drain p ...

Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. The volume of the transaxle fluid changes with temperature. Although it is best to check the level after having driven the vehicle ...

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Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Windshield deicer relay (Built-in engine room relay box) 2. Windshield deicer switch 3. Windshield deicer 4. Deicer connector ...

Lumbar Support (Driver’s Seat Only)
You can adjust the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the driver’s seatback. Pivoting the lever toward the front of the vehicle increases the lumbar support. Pivoting the ...

Receiver-Drier. Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the condenser, and then remove the bottom cap (B) with L wrench (A) from the condenser. Tightening torque :20~25N.m (2.0~2.5kgf.m, 14.5~18.2lb-ft) ...