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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Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode
The auto lock mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the vehicle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint system. To secure a child restraint s ...

Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tir ...

Driver’s Door Power Window Controls
The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle. the ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate. To open a window, ...