2006 KIA Optima clutch

ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SEATBACK RECLINERTo recline the seatback;
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on
the seatback recline lever located on
the outside of the seat, toward the rear.
2. Lean back on the seat and adjust the
back of the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the
seatback is locked in place. (The
lever MUST return to its orginal
position for the seatback to lock.)
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CAUTION
Do not place anything under the
front seats. Loose objects might
interfere with the seat slide
mechanism or possibly roll out
from under the seat and interfere
with the operation of the brake,
clutch or accelerator foot pedals.
WARNING - Passengers
To reduce the risk of sliding
under the lap portion of the
lap/shoulder belt, and potentially
suffering serious personal injury
or death in the event of a
collision, do not use the front
seatback in a reclined position
while the vehicle is in motion. If a
seat is reclined, the occupant’s
hip could slide under or out of
the lap portion of the
lap/shoulder belt during a
collision. If that occurs, the
occupant may no longer be
properly restrained, and the
safety belt could apply restraint
forces to the unprotected
abdomen resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
Therefore, keep the seatbacks in
a comfortably upright position
whenever the vehicle is in
motion.
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STARTTurn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The engine
will crank until you release the key, then
it returns to the ON position. Also, the
brake warning indicator illuminates to
check the bulb in this position.
Difficulty in turning the ignition key to
the START position can be caused by
pressure on the switch from the steering
column. To allow the ignition key to turn,
move the steering wheel right or left to
release the tension and then turn the key.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be
in the P (Park) position.MANUAL TRANSAXLEWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key
toward the LOCK position.
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NOTICE
For safety, the engine will not start
if the clutch pedal is not depressed
fully on manual transaxle equipped
models.
WARNING
• Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the
vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an
immediate accident.
 Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls,
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to observe this
warning can result in loss of
vehicle steering and braking
control, which may result in
an accident.
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STARTING THE ENGINE1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into NEUTRAL. Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(For safety, the engine will not start if
the clutch pedal is not depressed fully
on manual transaxle equipped
models.)
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine if the
shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
and hold it until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.In extremely cold weather, below 0ºF
(minus 18ºC), or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let it
warm up without depressing the
accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing the
accelerator.If the engine fails to start using this
procedure, attempt the following.
The engine fails to start when the engine
is cold (engine coolant temperature is
below 32ºF/0ºC):
A no start condition may be caused by an
engine that has become flooded (has
excessive fuel in the cylinders). If this is
the case, follow the starting procedure
below.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
3. Depress the accelerator fully and
hold it.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to P (Park).
If it is safe to do so considering traf-
fic and road conditions, you may
put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while still mov-
ing and turn the ignition switch to
the START position in an attempt
to restart the engine.
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4. While holding the accelerator fully
depressed, turn the ignition switch to
the START position and hold it (a
maximum of 10 seconds) to discharge
the excess fuel.
If the engine starts, the engine speed
will increase suddenly; immediately
release the ignition key and the
accelerator.
If the engine has not yet started,
release the accelerator after cranking
the engine.
5. Without depressing the accelerator,
crank the engine until it starts (a max-
imum of 10 seconds).
If the engine fails to start when the
engine is warm:If the engine is unusually difficult to
restart when it is warm (fails to start
after repeated attempts without
depressing the accelerator):
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. While depressing the accelerator
pedal about halfway down, turn the
ignition switch to the START
position and hold it (a maximum of
10 seconds).
4. After the engine has started, let it idle
for about 10 seconds before driving.In some models, the starter may not
operate if:
• In an automatic transaxle, the shift lever
is NOT in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
• In a manual transaxle, the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Excessive engine noise (from valve
tappets) may occur if the engine has not
been operated for an extended period.
The noise should stop after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
If the noise does not stop, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Excessive or improper use of the
starter may damage it.
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MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE
OPERATIONThe shift pattern is conventional for five
forward gears, as shown below.Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
A special safety feature prevents
inadvertent shifting from 5 (Fifth) to R
(Reverse). The gearshift lever must be
returned to the Neutral position before
shifting into R (Reverse).
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R
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NOTICE
To avoid premature clutch wear
and damage, do not drive with your
foot resting on the clutch pedal.
Also, don’t use the clutch to hold
the vehicle stopped on an upgrade
(while waiting for a traffic light,
etc).
WARNING - Manual
Transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off,
then make sure the transaxle is
shifted into 1st gear.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed in
the order identified.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)The cruise control system provides
automatic speed control for your comfort
when driving on freeways, tollroads, or
other noncongested highways. This
system is designed to function above
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
TO SET THE CRUISE1. Push in the cruise control main
switch. This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the "COAST/SET" control
switch and release it. The "CRUISE"
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate after you have
set the vehicle to the desired speed.
4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and the desired
speed will automatically be
maintained.5. To increase speed, temporarily
depress the accelerator pedal enough
for the vehicle to exceed the preset
speed. When you remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle will return to the speed you
have set.
TO CANCEL THE CRUISE
SPEEDDo one of the followings:
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle).
• Shift the shift lever to the “N”
position (Automatic transaxle).
• Decrease the vehicle speed 12mph
(20 km/h) lower than memorized
speed.
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).
• Release the main switch.
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NOTICE
• Keep the main switch off when
not using the cruise control.
• Do not use the cruise control
when it may not be safe to keep
the car at a constant speed, for
instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
winding roads or over 6% up-
hill or down-hill roads.
• Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using the cruise control system.
• During cruise-speed driving with
a manual transaxle vehicle, do
not shift into neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal,
since the engine will be over-
revved. If this happens, depress
the clutch pedal or release the
main switch.
• During normal cruise control
operation, when the set button is
activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, the cruise
control will energize after
approximately 3 seconds. This
delay is normal.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-4 Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of
performance.
 Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting
with the ignition off and descending
steep grades in gear with the ignition
off.
 Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
 Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
Failure to observe the above precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle and could
void your warranties.
BEFORE DRIVINGBefore entering vehicle:
 Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.NECESSARY
INSPECTIONSFluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer
fluid should be checked on a regular
basis, with the exact interval depending
on the fluid. Further details are provided
in Maintenance, Section 7.
BEFORE STARTING Close and lock all doors.
 Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
 Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
 Be sure that all lights work.
 Check all gauges.
 Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
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