Driving your vehicle
Before driving
Key positions
Engine start/stop button
Manual Transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Brake system
Cruise control system
Economical operation
Special driving conditions
Winter driving
Trailer towing
Vehicle load limit
Vehicle weight glossary
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How to use this manual
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways.We strongly
recommend that you read the
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Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the vehicle in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emergency
stop, always pull off the road as far
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Exterior Excitement
The 2009 Kia Optima is presented with new front, side and rear styling cues,
which build upon Kia's philosophy of creating dynamic vehicles that evoke
passion. The fog lamps and lower front grille ...


