Kia Optima: Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light, Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
❈For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the appropriate key with immobilizer in your vehicle
while the ignition is ON.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there ...
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the appropriate smart key with immobilizer in your
vehicle while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ACC or ON.
- ...
Other information:
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir and add fluid if necessary.
In warm climate, plain water may be used if washer fluid is not available; however,
i ...
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the ...