Kia Optima: Illuminated Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch

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Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock

Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. When turning the ignition switch o the LOCK position, ...

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Rear window defroster
Type A Type B The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window, while the engine is running. To activate the rear window defr ...

Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery system. Visually inspect the battery and cables as described in section 7. The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized Kia ...

Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction in the rear parking assist s ...