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 Owner's Manual: Warning

If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane marker you cross will blink on the LCD display. If the vehicle moves out its lane because steering torque for assistance is not enough, the line indicator will blink. If all the conditions to activate LKA is not satisfied, the system will convert ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Front fog lamp bulb replacement. Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement

Front fog lamp bulb replacement ■ Front fog lamp If the front fog lamp (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement If the side repeater lamp (LED) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized ...