2008 KIA Optima light

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-51
2. Light control / Turn signals ................4-40
3. Instrument cluster .............................4-24
4. Wiper/Washer....................................4-43
5. Ignition switch....................................4- 2
6. Digital clock .......................................3-89
7. Hazard...............................................4-47
8. Rear window defroster ......................4-46
9. Climate control system .............4-48/4-55
10. Shift lever ....................................4-4/4-6
11. Cigar lighter.....................................3-86
12. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-52
13. Glove box ........................................3-85
14. Seat .................................................3-18
15. Audio controls* ................................3-94
* : if equipped
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Keys / 3-2
Remote keyless entry / 3-4
Theft-alarm system / 3-6
Immobilizer system / 3-8
Door locks / 3-10
Window / 3-14
Seat / 3-18
Safety belts / 3-28
Air bags-supplemental restraint system / 3-48
Trunk / 3-69
Hood / 3-71
Fuel filler lid / 3-72
Mirrors / 3-75
Homelink® wireless control system / 3-79
Interior lights / 3-83
Storage compartment / 3-84
Interior features / 3-86
Sunroof / 3-90
Luggage net / 3-92
Antenna / 3-93
Audio remote control / 3-94
Audio system / 3-95
Knowing your vehicle

Knowing your vehicle4 3(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)
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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
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Battery replacementTransmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery
which will normally last for several years.
When replacement is necessary, use the
following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-
tly pry open the transmitter center
cover.
2. Replace the battery with new one.
When replacing the battery, make sure
the battery positive “+” symbol faces
up as indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order
of removal.
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NOTICEThe keyless entry system transmitter is
designed to give you years of trouble-
free use, however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static electricity.
If you are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer. For replacement transmitters, see an
Authorized Kia Dealer for reprogram-
ming.✽ ✽
NOTICE• Using the wrong battery can cause the
transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to
use the correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the transmitter,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to
heat or sunlight.
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Knowing your vehicle6 3Theft 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 all
closed 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
Disarmed
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Opening the trunk with the alarm
armed (if equipped)When the alarm is armed, the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid is opened with
the key.
However, if the trunk lid is not opened
completely within two seconds after
unlocking with the key, the alarm will
sound.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid is open and
the alarm armed, the alarm will sound.
Disarmed stageIf the following conditions are met, the
alarm system will be deactivated and the
hazard flasher light will flash twice.
When the doors are unlocked with the
transmitter or ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, you
must open the doors within 30 seconds
or all doors will automatically lock
again and the theft-alarm system will
be armed.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.The alarm will be deactivated when:
The lock ( ), unlock ( ) button on
the transmitter is pressed.
The doors are unlocked with the igni-
tion key.
The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion for 30 seconds or more.
✽ ✽
NOTICEAvoid trying to start the engine while
the alarm is activated. The vehicle start-
ing motor is disabled during the theft-
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Power windows (if equipped)The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls that door’s window.
However, the driver has a power window
lock switch which can block the operation
of passenger windows.
If you notice buffeting and pulsation
(wind shock) with either side window
open, you should open the opposite win-
dow slightly to reduce the condition.✽ ✽
NOTICE• To protect the power window system
from the possibility of damage, do not
open or close two windows at the same
time. This will also ensure the longevi-
ty of the fuse.
• Never try to operate the main switch
on the driver's door and the individ-
ual door window switch in opposing
directions at the same time. If this is
done, the window will stop and cannot
be opened or closed.
Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle. To open or close a
window, press down (5) or pull up (5) the
front portion of the corresponding switch.
Automatic power window
(driver’s window, if equipped)Type A - Automatic power window down
Depressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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Power window lock switch
(if equipped) The driver can disable the power win-
dow switches on all passenger doors
by depressing the power window lock
switch located on the driver’s door to
LOCK (pressed).
When the power window lock switch
is ON, the driver’s master control
cannot operate the passenger door
power windows.
Curtain (if equipped)Use the rear curtain installed in the rear
package shelf to shield the rear seat from
direct sunlight through the rear window.
Grasp the tab on the end (1) of the cur-
tain and carefully pull it up to hook (2).
CAUTION -
Windows
Always double-check to make
sure all arms, hands, heads and
other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a win-
dow. Serious injury could occur.
Do not allow children to play with
the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(depressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by a child.
Never extend face or arms out-
side through the window opening
while driving.
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