Kia Optima: Automatic Door LocksOperating Door Locks - With the Key

Operating Door Locks - Without the Key

To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button to the “LOCK” position and close the door.
NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.
Two Turn Unlock System
At the driver’s door, if you would unlock the other doors, you must turn the key to the right twice within 3 seconds, but all for doors can be locked by turn the key once.
Door Locks
Operating Door Locks From Inside the VehicleServicing The Electrical System
1.
Prior to servicing the
electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition switch and disconnect
the battery ground cable.
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Components (1)
1. Parking brake pedal
2. Parking brake cable
3. Equalizer assembly
4. Parking brake lever assembly
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Closing the Hood
Check the area under the hood to make certain all filler caps are in place
and that all loose items have been removed.
Lower the hood then push down to properly lock in place.
Check to make ...