Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
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Price Ranges
The base Optima LX is priced at $16,355 with a 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed
manual transmission and an extra $1,295 with a 5-speed automatic. An LX V6 costs
$19,345 and comes only with the automa ...
Manual Transaxle
Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 5 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to e ...
Interior overview
1. Door Lock/Unlock Button ....................4-8
2. Outside Rearview Mirror Control Switch* ....4-30
3. Central Door Lock Switch*................4-10
4. Power Window Lock Button*.............4- ...


