Kia Optima: Hood

Trunk Lid Knob Lock

If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch) is in the “LOCK” position when the trunk lid is closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk lid by using the remote release. In this ins ...

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the release lever on the lower left side of the instrument panel to unlatch the hood. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly raise the hood, pull up on the secondary latch and li ...

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Glass antenna
When the radio power switch is turned on while the ignition key is in either the “ON” or “ACC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast signals through the antenna in the rear wi ...

ESC (Electronic stability control)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle is actually going. ESC appl ...

Key operations
Type A Type B Type A Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors. Type B To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button and remove the mechanical key. To reinstall ...