Kia Optima: To keep locks from freezing - Winter driving - Driving your vehicle - Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Owners ManualKia Optima: To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the heated key with care to avoid injury.

Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way. ...

Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer system from freezing, add an approved window washer anti-freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container. Window washer anti-freeze is ...

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). Description and Operation
Description The EPB is an electronic parking brake. The EPB is different from existing parking systems which operated with the brake pedal or the lever type. The EPB system sends the signal to th ...

Inspection
1. Check that the red light flickers when the door lock or unlock button is pressed on the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery (A) and check voltage if the red light d ...

Operation
Passive FunctionsThe system allows the user to access the vehicle without having to perform any actions (e.g. RKE button pressing) with the SMART KEY FOB. It is sufficient that a valid SMART KEY F ...

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