Kia Optima: Manual operation - Sunroof - Knowing your vehicle - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia Optima: Manual operation

If the sunroof does not operate electrically

If the sunroof does not operate electrically

1. Remove the rectangular plastic lens in the front of the roof panel.
2. Turn the cross bolt with a Phillips screw driver counterclockwise to remove the front dome light assembly.
3. Insert the hex head wrench (provided with the vehicle) into the socket. This wrench can be found in the glove box.
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or counterclockwise to close.

CAUTION CAUTION

If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice the glass pane or the sunroof motor could become damaged.

Sunroof
Your sunroof can be opened or closed electrically when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. You can slide or tilt the sunroof by depressing the corresponding switch located on the do ...

Recalibrating the sunroof motor
If your battery is disconnected or you manually open the sunroof using the hex head wrench, you have to re-set your sunroof motor as follows : Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Pull th ...

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