Kia Optima: Manual Transaxle

Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied. 2. Manual Transmission - Depress the clutch pedal fully and shift the transmission into Neutral. Keep the clutch pedal depressed while turning the ignitio ...

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 ( ...

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Repair procedures
Adjustment TCM Learning When shift shock is occurred or parts related with the transaxle are replaced, TCM learning should be performed. In the following case, TCM learning is requir ...

Mode Selection
Controls the direction of air flow through the ventilation system. The air from outlet port flows at any mode. Close the ventilation outlets using the knob to block the air flow if you do not wan ...

Owner’s Responsibility
NOTICE Maintenance, Service and Record Retention are the owner’s responsibility. You should retain documents to show proper maintenance has been performed on your vehicle in accordance with the sc ...