Kia Optima: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transmission

Starting the engine with a smart key

1.Carry the smart key or place it inside the vehicle. 2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied 3.Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully. You can also ...

Automatic transmission operation

The automatic transmission has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE The first few shif ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt: Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combination retractor is also installed in the front passenger seat position, it is strongly recommended that ch ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2023 Owner's Manual: User Settings Mode

Description On this mode, you can change setting of the doors, lamps, and so on. WARNING Do not adjust the User Setting while driving. You may lose your steering control which could cause an accident and bodily injury. Shift to P to edit settings This warning message appears if you try t ...