Kia Optima: 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 when you again need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Recommended Shifting
Drive the vehicle in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate
smoothly without hesitating or stalling. This will give you the most efficient fuel
economy and emission control. ...
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Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you pull the sunroof control lever backward to the second detent position,
the sunshade will slide all the way open then the sunroof glass will slide all the
way ...
Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module. Components and Components Location
Components
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Console Storage Compartment
To access the console storage compartment, pull up on the locking tab at the
forward end of the console lid and lift center console lid. ...