Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Smart key

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key

Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator () goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot sta ...

Smart key function

To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key (2). To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Starter Relay

Repair procedures Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal. 2. Remove the fuse box cover. 3. Remove the starter relay (A). 4. Check for continuity between the terminal ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: High beam operation

To turn on the high beam headlamp, push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position. To turn off the high beam headlamps, pull the lever towards you. It will return to the normal (low beam) position when released. The high beam indicator will light when the headli ...