Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Door locks

Theft-alarm stage, Disarmed stage

Theft-alarm stage The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed. A front or rear door is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter (or smart ...

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

To remove the cover (For Type C): 1. Pull out the door handle. 2. Press the lever (3) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver. 3. Push out the cover whil ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2021 Owner's Manual: Air bag Warning Light, Seat Belt Warning Light

Air bag Warning Light This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the SRS. Recommend you have your vehicle inspected by ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2021 Service and Repair Manual: Hood Insulator Pad

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Using a clip remover, remove the clips and then the hood insulator pad (A).    Be careful not to scratch the hood panel. ...