Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transmission - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignitio ...

Manual Transaxle Operation

The manual transaxle has five forward gears. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, then release it slowly. A special safety feature prevents inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R ( ...

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Inspection
1. The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS. 2. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "Body Control Mod ...

Function
Function RequirementsThe BCM controls IPS and relay on the SJB. For example, if BCM requests head lamp low beam control, then BCM requests related lamp control at one time. Signal Flow DiagramThi ...

Inspection
Cylinder Head 1. Inspect for flatness.Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the surface the contacting the cylinder block and the manifolds for warpage. ...