Interior overview
1. Door lock/unlock button.....................3-10
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................3-71
3. Power window switches* ...................3-14
4. Master power door lock control* .......3- 9
5. Master power window control lock*...3-16
6. Inside rearview mirror .......................3-72
7. Steering wheel ..................................4-18
8. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-25
9. Front fog light*...................................4-34
10. Hood release lever .........................3-66
11. Trunk release lever* ........................3-65
12. Fuel filler lid release lever*..............3-67
* : if equipped
See also:
Theft-alarm system
Theft alarm system will not operate when
the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
If the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed when the key is not in the ignition
and any vehicle door or ...
Manual transaxle
Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has five forward
gears.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the ne ...
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 ...


