Safety-Minded
As with the rest of the Kia line-up, the 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with many safety features as standard equipment. This includes six airbags (dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side as well as full-length side curtain), front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Package adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control System (TCS), brake assist and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
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Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle operation
All normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake pedal must be
depr ...
Engines, gearboxes, suspension, steering and brakes
One engine, two transmissions, completely revised all-independent suspension
and steering delivering more dynamic handling and a comfortable ride and the
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Industry-Leading Warranty
Like all Kia models, Forte is covered by a comprehensive warranty program,
which offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in this program are a
10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain ...


