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: Canister

Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the stabilizer bar bushing (A). Tightening torque : 7.8 - 9.8 N.m (4.5 - 5.5 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft) ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Shift Cable

Components and components location Component 1. Shift Lever Assembly 2. Shift Cable Assembly Repair procedures Removal 1. Shift the gear to "N". 2. Remove the battery and battery tray. ( ...