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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Oil Capacity
2400cc 4-cyl. Engine - Without filter change : 4.2 qts (4.0 liters) - With filter change : 4.5 qts (4.3 liters) 2700cc V-6 Engine - Without filter change : 4.75 qts (4.5 liters) - With fi ...

Parking on Curbed Streets
When parking your vehicle on an uphill grade, park as close to the curb as possible and turn the front wheels away from the curb so that the front wheels will contact the curb if the vehicle ...

Overloading
WARNING - Weight Rating The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle are on the manufacturer’s label attached to the driver’s door. Exc ...