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 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Seat Belt Retractor

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear seat belt retractor [LH] 2. Rear seat belt retractor [RH] Repair procedures Replacement    ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Front Door Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front door trim Repair procedures Replacement    • When removing with a flat-tip screwdr ...