Kia Optima: Driver position memory system (for power seat) / Driver position memory system reset
If the Driver position memory system reset fails to work, initialize the system
as follows.
How to initialize:
1. Stop the car and open the driver’s door with the Engine start/stop button
in ON and the automatic shift lever in P (parking) position.
2. Pull the driver’s seat forward as far as possible and have the seatback upright
as much as possible using driver’s seat forward adjustment and seatback angle (recline)
movement switches.
3. Push SET button and seat foreward movement switch button for 2 seconds simultaneously.
CAUTION
- If alarm sounds and driver seat adjustment stops while initialization
is in process, restart initialization.
- Make sure that there are no obstacles around the driver seat before proceeding
with initialization.
- After initialization is completed, adjust the seats so they conform to
your ideal driving position and save the customized seat settings.
Initialization in the process :
1. Initialization begins as the alarm sounds.
2. The seat and seatback will automatically move backwards. The alarm sound will
continue while the system is in operation.
3. Initialization will be all set after the seat and seatback move to the center
with alarm sound being raised. If, however, any of the following occur, the initialization
process will come to a stop and the alarm sound will stop as well.
- When pushing driving position memory system button
- When pushing driver’s seat height adjustment switch
- When relocating the shift lever from P position to other positions
- When the driving speed exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph)
- When the driver’s door is closed
Storing driver’s seat positions
1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Automatic transmission) while the engine
start/stop button is ON or ignition switch ON.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat and out ...
The system will move the driver's seat automatically as follows:
Without smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the ignition key is removed and
front driver`s door ...
Other information:
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp (inside) connector.
5. Remove the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly from the body of the vehicle.
6. ...
■ Frame number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the front side wall of the engine room.
■ VIN label
The VIN is also on a plate attached to the top o ...