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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See also:
Homelink® Wireless Control System
Your new mirror comes with an integrated HomeLink Universal Transceiver, which
allows you to program the mirror to activate your garage door(s), estate gate, home
lighting, etc. The mirror actua ...
Electric WGT Control Actuator. Components and Components Location
Components
1 . Housing
2 . Cover
3. Sealing Cover
4 . Motor
5. Pinion
6 . Shaft Gear
7 . PCB Assembly
8 . Middle Gear
9 . Lever
10 . Lever Pin
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Removal
Refer to "Accelerator Pedal" in this group.
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