Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Smart key

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Smart key

Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator () goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot sta ...

Smart key function

To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key (2). To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position. Face-Level (B, D) Air flow ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Parking distance warning-reverse

The parking distance warning-reverse assists the driver during backward movement of the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle. This system is a supplemental system and it is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme ...