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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Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized
Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap befo ...
Temperature Control Actuator. Description and Operation
Description
1.
Heater unit includes mode control
actuator and temperature control actuator.
2.
Temperature control actuator
is located at the heater unit. It regulat ...
Air bag warning light
The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your air bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
When the ignition switch is turn ...