Kia Optima: Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button

Illuminated engine start/stop button

Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed.

When all entrances are closed, if you lock the vehicle by using the transmitter or the smart key, the light will go off immediately.

Starting the engine

WARNING - Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake and a ...

Engine start/stop button position

OFF To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you press the engine start/s ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Defroster

CAUTION - Conductors To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window. If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield defrosting and defo ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Front Door Belt Outside Weatherstrip

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Pull down the front door window glass to the lowest level by pressing the power window glass switch. 2. Remove the front door belt outside weatherstrip (A). 3. To install, re ...