Kia Optima: Remote Trunk Lid Release

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 ...

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 ...

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Installation
1. Install the multifunction switch. 2. Install the clock spring. 3. Install the steering column upper and lower shrouds. 4. Install the s ...

Removal
[Bank 1 / Intake] 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Remove the OTS (A). 3. Disco ...

Turn Signals
The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the turn signals, move the lever up or down. Green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn signal ...