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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Fuse/relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label
describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
Instrument panel fuse panel
Engine room (Button starting BOX)*
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box.(Refer
to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Disconnect the fob hold ...