Kia Optima: Recommended Shifting

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 ( ...

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine starts to “labor’’. Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceler ...

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Toll Free Assistance
Kia’s toll-free hot line is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is accessible from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia. ...

Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the IATS connector. 3. Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 3 and 4. ...

Resetting The Panoramaroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or you use the emergency handle to operate the panoramaroof, you have to reset your panoramaroof system as follows : 1. Turn th ...