Kia Optima: Hood

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 ...

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary latch and li ...

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Seat Heater. Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram ...

Inspection
Driver Airbag (DAB) If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace the airbag module with a new one. ...

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system
*1) The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos ...