2007 KIA Optima horn

Knowing your vehicle43(1) Lock button
(2) Unlock button
(3) Trunk lid open button
(4) Alarm button
(1) Lock ( )
All doors are locked and hazard warn-
ing lights flash once if the lock button
is pressed.
(2) Unlock ( )
Driver’s door is unlocked and hazard
warning lights flash twice if the unlock
button is pressed once. All doors are
unlocked if the unlock button is
pressed twice within 4 seconds.
After pressing this button, the
doors will be locked automatically
unless you open them within 30
seconds. (3)
Trunk lid open ( , if equipped)
The trunk lid opens if this button is
pressed (more than 1 second).
(4) Alarm ( )
The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights will flash for about 30 seconds if
this button is pressed (more than 0.5
second). To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
✽ ✽ NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized Kia Dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICEKeep the transmitter away from water
or any liquid. If the keyless entry system
is inoperative due to exposure to water
or liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty. Operational distance may vary depend-
ing upon the area the transmitter is used
in. For example, if the vehicle is parked
near police stations, government and
public offices, broadcasting stations, mil-
itary installations, airports, or transmit-
ting towers, etc., these may interfere with
the signal.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interfer- ence, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
OMG0350041
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WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

Knowing your vehicle63Theft alarm system will not operate when
the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
If the lock button on the transmitter is
pressed when the key is not in the igni-
tion and any vehicle door or the trunk is
open, then, the doors will lock but the
theft alarm system will not activate.
However, the theft alarm system will
automatically activate when the open
door(s) or trunk is closed and locked.
Armed stageWhen the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
position, and key is not in the ignition, the
system will be armed and the hazard
lights will flash once when the following
conditions are met:
 The hood, trunk and doors are allclosed and locked with the transmitter
or ignition key.
 If a door or the trunk is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after
unlocking with the transmitter, all doors
will be locked again and theft alarm
system armed.
If the “Lock” button pressed for more than
two times within 3 seconds, the horn will
sounds from the second time pressed.
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passenger(s)
remains in the vehicle, the alarm may
be activated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leaves the vehicle.
Theft alarm stageThe alarm will activate (horn will sound
and lights flash) when:
 Any door is opened without using the transmitter or key.
 The trunk lid is opened without using the key.
 The engine hood is opened.
The alarm will sound ON for 27 seconds,
then OFF for 10 seconds. This ON/OFF
cycle will be repeated three times. During
this time, the engine will not start.
The engine will not start while the
theft-alarm system is armed or acti-
vated. You must disarm the theft-alarm
system to start the engine.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed stage
Theft alarm stage
Disarmedstage

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Driving your vehicle
To change the steering wheel angle, pull
down (1) the lock release lever, adjust
the steering wheel to the desired angle
( 2 ), then pull up the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place.
Be sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.
HornTo sound the horn, press the horn sym-
bol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
- Horn
• To sound the horn, press the area indi-
cated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this area
is pressed.
• Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do
not press on the horn with a sharp-
pointed object.
OMG045008
(if equipped)
OMG045009

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4Operation of the back warning
systemOperating condition This system will activate when backing
up with the ignition key ON.
 Sensing distance in backing up is
approximately 120 cm (47.2 in.).
 When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recognized first.Types of warning soundWhen an object is 120 cm (47.2 in.) to
81 cm (31.9 in.) from the rear bumper :
Buzzer beeps intermittently
 When an object is 80 cm (31.5 in.) to
41 cm (16.1 in.) from the rear bumper :
Buzzer sounds two beeps intermittently
 When an object is within 40 cm (15.7 in.)
of the rear bumper : Buzzer sounds con-
tinuously.
Non-operational conditions of
back warning systemBack warning system may not oper-
ate normally when:1. Ice is frozen to the sensor. (It will oper- ate normally when the ice melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow, mud or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked. (It will operate
normally when the material is removed
or the sensor is no longer blocked.)There is a possibility of back warningsystem malfunction when:1. Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or
gradient.
2. Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle
engines, or truck air brakes can inter-
fere with the sensor.
3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones present near sensor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease when:1. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
2. Objects smaller than 1 m (39.4 in.) and narrower than 14 cm (5.5 in.) in diam-
eter and behind the vehicle.Following objects may not be recog-nized by the sensor:1. Slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects, which tend to absorb sensor signals, such as clothes, spongy mate-
rial or snow.

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In case of an emergency
Engine compartment
OMG065006
Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay
label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
Engine compartment
Description Fuse rating Protected component
I/P B+ 250A In panel B+
ABS 2 40A ABS
DRL 15A Daytime running light
HORN 15A Horn
H/LP LOW 15A Headlight (low)
F/PUMP 20A Fuel pump
H/LP HI 15A Headlight (high)
ECU 10A Engine control unit
ABS 1 40A ABS
ALT 125A (150A)* Alternator
SPARE 10A Spare fuse
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
SPARE 20A Spare fuse
FRT FOG 15A Front fog light
ECU RELAY 30A Engine control unit
POWER AMP 20A Amplifier
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
SPARE 20A Spare fuse
P/OUTLET 25A Power outlet
RAD FAN 30A (40A)* Radiator fan
PCU 10A Power train control system sen-
sors, TCU
ABS 10A ABS
S/WARMER 25A Seat warmer
ATM 20A Automatic transaxle control
S/ROOF 20A Sunroof
SPARE 20A Spare fuse

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OMG065007
Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
BACK UP 10A Back-up light
RR HTD 40A Rear window defroster
IGN 1 30A Ignition
B+ 30A In pannel B
+
TAIL20A Taillight
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
ECU-1 20A Engine control unit
IGN COIL 20A Ignition coil
SNSR 3 10A Sensors
BLOWER 40A Blower
IGN 2 30A Ignition
SNSR 2 15A Sensors
SNSR 1 15A Sensors
HORN RELAY - Horn relay
HDLP_LOW RELAY - Headlight (low) relay
RAD FAN_HI RELAY - Radiator fan relayRAD FAN_LOW RELAY
- Radiator fan relay
F/PUMP RELAY - Fuel pump relay
WIPER RELAY - Wiper relay
MAIN RELAY - Main relay
START RELAY - Start motor relay
ATM CONT RELAY - Automatic transaxle control relay
A/CON RELAY - Air conditioner relay
* : if equipped