Kia Optima: Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start

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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Child seat lower anchors
Some child seat manufacturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible child restraint seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that ...

Driving at night
Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to remember: Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it ma ...

How the Driver’s Air Bags (SRS) Work
The driver’s air bags are stored in the steering wheel hub. The passenger’s air bag is stored in the dashboard above the glove box. In certain frontal collisions, your air bags will instantly i ...