Kia Optima: Trunk Lid

• To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until an audible “click” is heard.
• To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock “snaps” shut.
• Do not slam the trunk lid.
• Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is securely latched.

To prevent premature wear or damage to the trunk lid lift cylinders and attaching hardware, the trunk lid must be fully closed before you drive your vehicle.

WARNING - Exhaust Fumes

If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle.

If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air vents open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Emergency Trunk Safety Release
• Remote Trunk Lid Release
• Trunk Lid Knob Lock