Kia Optima: Automatic Door LocksOperating Door Locks - With the Key

Operating Door Locks - Without the Key

To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button to the “LOCK” position and close the door.
NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.
Two Turn Unlock System
At the driver’s door, if you would unlock the other doors, you must turn the key to the right twice within 3 seconds, but all for doors can be locked by turn the key once.
Door Locks
Operating Door Locks From Inside the VehicleWindshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release it with the
lever in the OFF position. The wipers will operate conti ...
Disassembly
1.
Remove the alternator cover (A) using a screw driver
after loosening the nuts (B).
2.
Remove the slip ring guide (A) and then loosen the
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Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the engine cover.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A).
Tightening torque
:4.0 ~ 6.0N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4lb-ft) ...