Kia Optima: Manual transaxle

Starting the engine with a smart key

1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle. 2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3. Automatic Transaxle - Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pe ...

Automatic transaxle

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting. Press the button when shifting. The shift lever can be shifted freely. ...

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Recalibrating the sunroof motor
If your battery is disconnected or you manually open the sunroof using the hex head wrench, you have to re-set your sunroof motor as follows : Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Pull th ...

Parking Brake
• To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward while applying the service brake. • To release the parking brake, pull the handle up slightly and push the ...

Accelerator Position Sensor (APS). Description and Operation
Description Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) is installed on the accelerator pedal module and detects the rotation angle of the accelerator pedal. The APS is one of the most important sensors ...