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 le ...
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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Installation
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Install the component with the specified
torques.
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Note that internal damag ...
Components and Components Location
Components
1. Front seat belt
2. Height adjuster
3. Rear seat belt [RH]
4. Rear center seat belt
5. Rear seat belt [LH]
6. Rear seat belt buckle
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Turn signals and lane change signals
The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down (A). The green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which tur ...