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: Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Description and operation Description The electronic parking brake (EPB) is different from existing parking systems which operated with the brake pedal or the lever type. The EPB system sends the signal to the ECU when a driver operates the EPB switch. The ECU operates the EPB ac ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Basic Service Symbols

General information Basic Service Symbols There are five primary symbols used to complement illustrations. These symbols indicate the part to apply such materials during service. Symbol Meaning Do not reuse the part. Replac ...