Kia Optima: Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.
- A front or rear door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
- The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
- The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the transmitter (or smart key).
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engi ...
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or ...
See also:
Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the vehicle is moving.
Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with
a recovery/charging station.
3.
Disconnect the A/C pressure transduc ...
Turn signals and lane change signals
The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down (A). The green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which tur ...