Kia Optima: Key operations
Type A
Type B
Type A
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors.
Type B
To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button and remove the mechanical key.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.
WARNING - Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous even if the key is not in the ignition switch. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch. The ignition key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children.
WARNING
Use only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring.
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 ...
Immobilizer system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition ...
See also:
Knock Sensor (KS). Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Component Location (1)
1. Buzzer
2. RF receiver
3. Smart key unit
4. Interior antenna 1
5. Interior antenna 2
6. Trunk antenna
7. Bumper antenna
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Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions
of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected
to provide additional protection.
These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents,
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