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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Removal
1. Disconnect the brake fiuid level switch connector, and remove the reservoir cap. 2. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservior with a syringe. ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A). 3. Remove the reinforce panel after loosening th ...

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