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 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Door Inside Handle

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim") 2. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the rear door inside handle (A). 3. Install in the reverse or ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual: Center Pillar Trim

Components and components location Component Location 1. Center pillar lower trim 2. Center pillar upper trim Repair procedures Replacement [Center pillar lower trim]    ...