Kia Optima: Recommended Shifting
Drive the vehicle in the highest gear that allows the engine to run and accelerate smoothly without hesitating or stalling. This will give you the most efficient fuel economy and emission control. However, never operate the engine with the tachometer (RPM) in the red area.
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 acceleration ...
See also:
General Safety Information and Caution
Safety Precaution
Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the
high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead
to a ser ...
Inspection
1.
Ignition "OFF"
2.
Disconnect evaporator temperature
sensor.
3.
Using the multi-tester, Measure
resistance between terminal "1" ...
Specifications
Specification
ItemSpecificationUltrasonic sensorVoltage ratingDC 12 VDetecting range40 cm ~ 120 cmOperation voltageDC 9 ~ 12 VOperation currentMAX 300 mAOperation temperature-30В°C ~ +80В°C (-22В ...