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 ...
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Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Fini ...
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Panoramaroof2. Panoramaroof switch3. Roller blind motor & slave controller4. Panoramaroof motor & controller
...
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for items that are easy to perform.
WARNING - Maintenance Work
You can be seriously injured while p ...