Kia Optima: Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside the trunk inside of the right tail light. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, when pulled, this cable will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.
WARNING
No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or totally latched and the person is unable to get out, severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation, exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to cold weather conditions. The trunk is also a highly dangerous location in the event of a crash because it is not a protected occupant space but merely a part of the vehicle’s crush zone.
✽ NOTICE
- If a person is locked in the trunk, they can pull the emergency release to open the trunk lid.
- We recommend that cars be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children, and that parents teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks.
Trunk Lid
To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until
an audible “click” is heard.
To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the
lock “snap ...
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk, pull the release switch toward you. ...
See also:
Remove
1.
Turn ignition OFF and disconnect
the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body – “Crash pad”)
3.
Disconnec ...
Important - use of compact spare tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regular-
size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
t ...
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart
key).
The tailgate is opened wit ...