Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

Smart key immobilizer system

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use. Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the smart key ...

Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Make sure that all doors (and trunk) and engine ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Emergency trunk safety release

Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, moving the handle in the direction of the arrow will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk. WARNING No one should be allowed to occupy t ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop ...