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 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3). ✽ NOTICE If you recline the seatback towards the front with the headrest and seat cushion ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: System malfunction

When the “Check System” warning message appears, the system is not working properly. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked. WARNING The Driver Attention Warning system is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the respon ...