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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Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power window switches on the passenger door by pressing the power window lock switch located on the driver’s door to the LOCK position (pressed). When the pow ...

Front Strut Assembly. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Strut assembly 2. Insulator 3. Bearing 4. Spring upper pad 5. Coil spring 6. Dust cover 7. Spring lower pad ...

Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust mirror angles before driving. Your vehicle is equipped with both lefthand and right-hand outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch. The ...