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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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside the trunk inside of the right tail light. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, when pulled, this cable w ...

Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the trunk lid is completely closed. ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Deicer relay 2. Not used 3. HAC relay 4. Rain sensor relay 5. Blower relay 6. B/Horn relay 7. Wiper relay 8. Not used 9. Not use ...