Interior overview
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch
3. Power window switches
4. Master power door lock control
5. Master power window control lock
6. Steering wheel
7. Instrument panel illumination
8. Hood release lever
9. Trunk release lever
10. Fuel filler lid release lever
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Efficient, Powerful Engine
Available in two powerplants - a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 2.7-liter V6
engine - and two five-speed transmissions (manual with LX four-cylinder model
only), the 2009 Kia Optima introduces a new ...
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 ...
Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once ...