Kia Optima: Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed.
- A front or rear door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
- The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
- The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds. To turn off the system, unlock the doors with the transmitter (or smart key).
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engi ...
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the “ON” position for 30 seconds or ...
See also:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door")
3.
Remove the ...
Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy. ...
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9.3 mi/h). And all doors will be automatically unlocked when you turn the engine
off or when you remove the ignition ...