Kia Optima: With central door lock switch (if equipped) - Door locks - Features of your vehicle - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Owners ManualKia Optima: With central door lock switch (if equipped)

Driver's door

Driver's door

Passenger’s door (if equipped)

Passenger’s door (if equipped)

Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.

WARNING - Doors

Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others WARNING - Unlocked vehicles

Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone. Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury WARNING - Unattended children

An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle. Furthermore, children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them, or they could encounter other harm, possibly from someone gaining entry to the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

Operating door locks from inside the vehicle
With the door lock button To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark (2) on the button will be visible. To lock a door, push the door lock bu ...

Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy. ...

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Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position. To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions: (1) OFF position (2) Parkin ...

Operating HomeLink
Simply press the appropriate HomeLink button to activate the trained product (garage door, security system, entry door lock, estate gate, lighting, etc.). The original handheld transmitters may al ...

Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Driver power window switch 2. Door lock switch 3. BCM (Body Control Module) 4. Front door lock actuator 5. Rear door lock actuator 6. Tru ...

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