Kia Optima: Opening the trunk
- Press the trunk unlock button for more than 1 second on the transmitter (or smart key).
- Press the button on the trunk handle with the smart key in your possession. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automatically.
- To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, pull the trunk lid release button. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automatically.
✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the trunk.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the trunk before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the trunk lift cylinders and attached hardware if the trunk is not closed prior to driving.
Trunk
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Emergency trunk lid release cable
1.Take the cover out by putting the driver or key at left side. 2.Pull the
hook of cable. 3. After use, securely close the cover.
CAUTION
While driving the vehicle, Don’t use it. Unexpected ...
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Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the EWGA connector (A).
3.
Remove the shaft ...
Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, st ...