Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Door locks

Theft-alarm stage, Disarmed stage

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 ignition key or transmitter (or smart ...

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

To remove the cover (For Type C): 1. Pull out the door handle. 2. Press the lever (3) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver. 3. Push out the cover whil ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Piston and Connecting Rod

Components and components location Components 1. Piston ring 2. Snap ring 3. Piston pin 4. Piston 5. Connecting rod 6. Connecting rod upper bearing 7. Connecting rod lower bearing 8. Connecting rod bearing cap Repair procedures ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Drive Belt

Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Remove the engine room under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover") 2. Using the wrench, turning the auto tensioner pulley (A) counterclockwise ...