Kia Optima: Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, moving the handle in the direction of the arrow will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.
WARNING
- For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency trunk safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the trunk if you are accidentally locked in the trunk.
- No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
- Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure
the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be alw ...
Windows
(1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power window
switch (3) Rear door (left) power window switch (4) Rear door (right) power
window switch (5) Window opening and ...
See also:
Power Window Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
Power Window Main Switch Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Fro ...
Components and Components Location
Component Location(1)
1. Head lamp (Low)
2. Head lamp (High) / Head lamp (High) & DRL in Canada
3. Turn signal & position lamp
4. Side marker
5. Front fog lamp
...
Windshield Wipers
The ignition switch must be ON.
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down.
INT – Intermittent wiper operation
LO – Normal wiper speed
HI – Fast wiper speed ...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
