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 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual: Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve

Specifications Specification Item Specification Coil resistance (Ω) 30.0 - 35.0 [22°C (71.6°F)] Description and operation Description • The Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) valve contro ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Owner's Manual: Road warning

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehicle is stopped near the edge of a roadway. Pr ...