Kia Optima: Outside rearview mirror / Folding the outside rearview mirror
Electric type
The outside rearview mirror can be folded or unfolded by pressing the switch when the ignition switch is ACC or ON position as below.
Left (1) : The mirror will unfold.
Right (2) : The mirror will fold.
Center (AUTO, 3) :
The mirror will fold or unfold automatically as follows:
- The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the folding key or smart key.
- The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the button on the outside door handle.
- The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors closed and locked) with a smart key in possession.
CAUTION - Electric type outside rearview mirror
Do no fold an electric type outside rearview mirror by hand. Doing so could cause motor failure.
✽ NOTICE - Electric type outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the engine start/stop button is in the OFF position. However, to prevent unnecessary battery discharge, do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary while the engine is not running. Do not fold an electric type outside rearview mirror by hand. This could cause motor failure.
Reverse parking aid function
While the vehicle is moving in reverse, the outside rearview mirror( s) will
move downward to aid reverse parking. According to the position of the outside rearview
mirror switch, the outside re ...
Instrument cluster
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5.Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display
❈ The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustrat ...
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