Kia Optima: Automatic transmission / Good driving practices
- Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
- Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
- Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transmission
in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
- Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing
and releasing the accelerator pedal.
Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator
gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency
to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards.
For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift the trans ...
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine
or some oth ...
Other information:
When the sunshade is closed
Push the sunroof control lever backward to the 2nd detent position, and both
the sunshade and sunroof glass will slide all the way open.To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, push the sunroof control glass lever momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Push t ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Front Brake
Front Brake Disc Thickness
Check
1.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
2.
Remove ...