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 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING - Folded Seatback The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects that could not otherwise be accommodated. Never allow a passe ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock)

Schematic diagrams Connector and Terminal funciton Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") ...