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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Schematic
Diagrams
Schematic Diagram
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Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Start Stop Button(SSB)
2. FOB key holder
3. FOB key
4. Trunk lid open switch
5. Smart key unit
6. RF receiver
7. Body control module
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Reassembly
1.
Wrap tape around the driveshaft
spline(TJ) to prevent damage to the boots.
2.
Apply grease to the joint boot
on the side of the wheel and install the boot.
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