Kia Optima: Remote Trunk Lid Release

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 w ...

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 ...

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Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Loosen 2 screws holding the overhead console (A). 3. Disconnect the connectors of sunr ...

Vehicle Break-In Process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1 000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. Do not race the ...

Removal
- Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts Smart key unit 1. Disconnec ...