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 clo ...
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Components Location
1. AVN (A/V & Navigation head unit)
2. Midrange speaker
3. External amplifier
4. Roof antenna (GPS + SDARS)
5. Front door speaker
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Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Description and Operation
Description
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two P-SIS which are installed at each
center of the front door module (LH and RH) and two SIS which are installed at each
center pillar nea ...