Kia Optima: Brake System

Shift Lock System

For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle out of P (Park): ...

Power Brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you ...

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Disassembly
1. Remove the alternator cover (A) using a screw driver after loosening the nuts (B). 2. Remove the slip ring guide (A) and then loosen the ...

Starter Relay. Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Remove the fuse box cover. 2. Remove the starter relay (A). 3. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuit ...

Storing positions into memory using the buttons on the door
Storing driver’s seat positions 1. Shift the shift lever into P while the ignition switch is ON. 2. Adjust the driver seat to position comfortable for the driver. 3. Press SET button on the con ...