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 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Mechanism Rail

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Remove the roof trim. 2. Remove the movable glass. (Refer to Panorama sunroof - "Movable Glass") 3. Remove the roller blind. (Refer to Panorama sunroof - "Roller Blind&q ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Cowl Top Cover

Components and components location Component Location 1. Cowl top cover Repair procedures Replacement    • When removing with a flat-tip screwdri ...