Kia Optima: Power Antenna
The antenna will automatically be extended when the radio power switch is turned “ON” while the ignition key is either in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The antenna will automatically be retracted and stored when either the radio power switch is turned “OFF” or the ignition key is set to the “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Before turning on the radio while stopped, make sure that no one is near the antenna.
✽ NOTICE
- Before entering an automatic car wash, be sure that the antenna is retracted and stored.
- If the antenna is dirty, be sure to clean it before turning off the radio or the vehicle engine in order to prevent jamming the antenna.
Manual Antenna
Your car uses a manual stainless steel antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals. Pull up the antenna using your fingers, as shown in the drawing.
✽ NOTICE
Before entering an au ...
Glass antenna
When the radio power switch is turned on while the ignition key is in either
the “ON” or “ACC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear wi ...
See also:
Windshield Wipers
The ignition switch must be ON.
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down.
INT – Intermittent wiper operation
LO – Normal wiper speed
HI – Fast wiper speed ...
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and trunk)
are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
Without smar ...
Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes
on when a door is not closed securely with the ignition switch in any position. ...