Kia Optima: Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition to the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and move the shift lever.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be shifted from P (Park).
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering noise near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.
Also, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the ignition switch is in any other position, the key cannot be removed.
Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Brake System
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See also:
General Safety Information and Caution
Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1.
R-134a liquid refrigerant is
highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your hand could result in localized
frostbite. When handling the refrige ...
Components
1. Heater Case (LH)
2. Separator
3. Evaporator Core
4. Shower Duct
5. Heater Core Cover
6. Heater Core
7. Mode Actuator
8. Mode Cam
9. Temp Actua ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to the RT group)
3.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refe ...