Kia Optima: Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) while in Sport mode will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Sports Mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, sports mode is selected by pushing
the shift lever from the “D” position into the manual gate. To return to “D” range
operation, push the ...
Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
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Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
The outside door mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window
defroster. To heat the outside door mirror glass, push the switch for the rear window
defroster.
The outside door mir ...
Replacement
1.
1. Disconnect the negative (-)
battery terminal.
2.
Remove the main crash pad lower
cover (A).
3.
Disconnect the power mosfet connector
...
Air Conditioning
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly R134a
refrigerant which is not damaging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Depress the air conditioning switch.
2. S ...
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Kia Optima Manuals
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