Kia Optima: Welcome system

Rearview camera

The rearview camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehi ...

Welcome light (if equipped)

When all the doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed. Without smart key system - When the door unlock butto ...

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Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor. Description and Operation
Description Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid's temperature and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose res ...

Rear seatback lock
When the rear seatback lock lever (located on the backside of the rear seatback) is in the “LOCK” position, it is not possible to fold the rear seatback down by using the release lock lever. Sho ...

Crash Pad. Repair procedures
Replacement Cluster Replacement • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply ...