Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch
Starting the engine
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Brake system
Steering wheel
Cruise control system
Electronic stability control
Instrument cluster
Gauges
Warnings and indicators
Compass
Lighting
Wipers and washers
Defroster
Hazard warning flasher
Manual climate control system
Automatic climate control system
Windshield defrosting and defogging
See also:
First impressions mean a lot
At first glance, the Optima gives off more than a hint of a European vibe. A
vast stylistic improvement over the namesake that it replaces, it sports larger
dimensions than the outgoing model. Sur ...
Special driving conditions
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards,
follow these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow ex ...
Wipers and washers
Windshield wiper/washer
Rear window wiper/washer (if equipped)
A : Wiper speed control
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI †...


