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:
Brake Pedal. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Cowl bracket
2. Brake pedal member assembly
3. Stop lamp switch
4. Return spring
5. Brake pedal stopper
6. Clevis pin
7. Snap pin
8. Brake pe ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the RCV control solenoid valve connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the valve terminals 1
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Side Body B
Side outer panel notch
Side outer panel notch
Side outer panel notch
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