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
• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces. • To avoid damage, unplug ...

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS (T-GDI ENGINE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace SEVE ...

Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Remove the RCV control solenoid valve (A) after disconnect the connector, ...