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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Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
1/2 inch wide (12.7 mm) across the the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the t ...
Rear Disc Brake Components and Components Location
Components
1. Guide rod bolt2. Bleed screw3. Caliper carrier4. Caliper body5. Inner pad shim6. Brake pad7. Pad retainer
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Vehicle weight
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly lo ...