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: Door Step Trim

Repair procedures Replacement    Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.    • When removing with a flat-tip screwdri ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Oil Pump

Repair procedures Removal    If ATF is leaking due to damage on O-ring, replace O-ring with a new one. (Refer to Oil Pump - "Replacement") Oil Pump Assembly 1. ...