Kia Optima: Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
- To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark (2) on the button will be visible.
- To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark (2) on the door lock button will not show.
- To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward.
- If the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock button is in the lock position, the button will unlock and the door will open.
- Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any front door is opened. (if equipped)
WARNING - Door lock malfunction
If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit:
- Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling on the door handle.
- Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
- Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock/unlock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock
automatically ...
With central door lock switch (if equipped)
Driver's door
Passenger’s door (if equipped)
Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.
Press the switch to the "Lock" position (1), all vehicle doors will lock.
Pre ...
See also:
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Rear glass defogger relay (Engine room relay box)
2. Rear glass defogger switch (A/C controller)
3. Rear glass defogger
...
Components [Panoramaroof]
1. Roof trim
2. Sunvisor
3. Retainer
4. Assist handle bracket
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked,
and require replacement.
✽ NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint ...
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
