Kia Optima

The Optima is Kia’s midsize sedan that is redesigned for 2011 with much more expressive styling.
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A COMFORTABLE AND SOFT RIDE (TOO SOFT)
Behind the wheel of the new Optima it’s easy to point out several more faults
– although there are certainly some positive aspects to the driving experience
as well.
On the down-size, the ca ...
Driving your vehicle
Before driving
Key positions
Starting the engine
Manual Transaxle
Automatic transaxle
Brake system
Cruise control system
Economical operation
Special driving conditions
Winter driving
Traile ...
Four wheel drive (4WD)
Engine power can be delivered to all
front and rear wheels for maximum
traction. Full-time 4WD is useful
when extra traction is required on
road, such as, when driving on slippery,
muddy, wet, ...


