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
Trailer towing
Vehicle load limit
Vehicle weight

See also:

2009 Kia Optima / Magentis
At first glance the redesigned 2009 Kia Optima (sold in Canada as the Magentis) looks like a marked improvement over the outgoing model. The design itself, while not exactly breathtaking, is on pa ...

Key positions
Ignition switch position LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK positio ...

Steering wheel
Power steering Power Steering uses energy from the engine to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be ...