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 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Center Pillar Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Center pillar lower trim 2. Center pillar upper trim Repair procedures Replacement [Center pillar lower trim]    ...