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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Starting the engine with an ignition key
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal and brake pedal depressed while turning t ...

Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should perform these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an aut ...

To increase cruise control set speed
Follow either of these procedures: Move the lever (1) up (to RES+) and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the lever at the speed you want. Move the lever (1) up (to RES+) and re ...