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 Owner's Manual: Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement

WARNING - Interior lamps Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the “OFF” button is pressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock. 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly from interior. 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight o ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Description and operation Description The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling. The evaporator temperature sensor has the Negative Temperature ...