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: Variable Intake Solenoid(VIS) Actuator

Repair procedures Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A). 2. Remove the variable Intake solenoid (VIS) actuator (B) Tightening torque : 9.8 - 11.8 N•m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf•m, 7.2 - 8.7lb•ft) ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Crash Pad Garnish

Components and components location Component Location 1. Crash pad garnish [LH] 2. Crash pad garnish [RH] 3. Crash pad center garnish Repair procedures Replacement [Crash pad center garnish]  &nbs ...