Kia Optima: 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
- For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency trunk safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the trunk if you are accidentally locked in the trunk.
- No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
- Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure
the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be alw ...
Windows
(1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power window
switch (3) Rear door (left) power window switch (4) Rear door (right) power
window switch (5) Window opening and clo ...
See also:
Adjusting the height of front seat cushion
Front height of front seat cushion
Move the front portion of the control knob up to raise or down to lower the front
part of the seat cushion.
Rear height of front seat cushion
Move the rear ...
Seat belt precautions
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Seat belts
and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries for all occupants
in the event of a col ...
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires ...