Kia Optima: Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005.
First generation (MS; 2000–2005)
From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content. ...
Third generation (TF; 2011-present)
The completely redesigned Optima features a much sleeker, sportier profile designed by new Kia design chief Peter Schreyer. ...
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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside
the trunk inside of the right tail light. If someone is inadvertently locked in
the trunk, when pulled, this cable w ...
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe your vehicle has a defect which could cause an accident or could
cause injury or death, you should inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) immediately, in ...
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System
What Your Air Bag System Does
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which
includes an airbag for the driver and another airbag for the front seat passenger.
Th ...