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 Owner's Manual: Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, you must reset your sunroof system as follows: 1. Start the engine. 2. Close the sunshade and sunroof completely if opened. 3. Release the sunroof control lever. 4. Push the sunroof control lever forward in the direction of close (abo ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Wheel replacement

When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset. A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, gr ...