Kia Optima: Hood

Trunk Lid Knob Lock

If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the “LOCK” position when the trunk lid is closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk lid by using the remote release. In this ins ...

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary latch and li ...

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Installation
1. Install the cluster to the cluster housing. 2. Install the cluster fascia panel and crash pad side garnish [LH]. 3. Install the crash pad lower pan ...

Vehicle certification label
The vehicle certification label attatched on the driver’s side center pillar gives the vehicle identification number (VIN). ...

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 b ...