2020 KIA OPTIMA key

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Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door (or trunk)
or engine hood is opened within
30 seconds after the system
enters the armed stage, the sys-
tem is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.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 with-
out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
The trunk is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the igni-
tion key or transmitter (or smart key).
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when
The doors (and trunk) are unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key)
or the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the sys-
tem is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if
any door (or trunk) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
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✽ ✽NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
- If the system is not disarmed withthe transmitter, insert the key
into the ignition switch, turn the
ignition switch to the ON position
and wait for 30 seconds. Then,
the system will be disarmed.
- If the system is not disarmed with the smart key, press the engine
start/stop button with the smart
key. The side with the lock button
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system are
not covered by your vehicle manu-
facturer warranty.
CAUTION - Adjusting
alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
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DOOR LOCKS
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 while pressing the lever. Turn the key clockwise to lock (1)
and counterclockwise to unlock (2).
If you lock the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock auto-
matically.
From the driver’s door, turn the key to the right once to unlock the door
and once more within 4 seconds to
unlock all door (and trunk).
Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the transmitter.
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
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■ Type A■Type B
■Type C
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To lock a door without the key,push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position when the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF position
and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows, and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark on the button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark on the door lock button will
not be visible.
WARNING
If people must spend a longer
time in the vehicle while it is
very hot or cold outside, there
is risk of severe personal
injuries or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside
when there are people in it.
CAUTION
Do not open and close the doorrepeatedly if unnecessary or withexcessive force. Such action candamage the vehicle door.
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To open a door, pull the door handle
(2) outward.
If the inner door handle of the dri- ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open.
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door or rear door is
opened.
Doors cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and a
door is open. If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.With central door lock switch
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
When pressing the right portion(1)for driver side or the upper por-
tion(1) for passenger side of the
switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
WARNING
Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of driver’s (or passenger’s)
door while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
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Driver side
■ Passenger side
WARNING
Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of any door while the vehicle
is moving as the door could
open causing serious injury or
death to occupant.
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When pressing the left portion(2)for driver side or the lower por-
tion(2) for passenger side of the
switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle)
and any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the right
portion(1) for driver side or upper
portion(1) for passenger side of the
central door lock switch is pressed.Impact sensing door unlock
system
In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can select some auto door
lock/unlock features in “User Settings”
❈ ❈
For more information, refer to
“User Settings” in this chapter.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
the accidental opening of the
door, which could lead to seri-
ous injuries or death.
WARNING - Unattended
children/animals
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.
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Opening the trunk
1.Make sure the shift lever is in P(Park, for automatic transmission/
dual clutch transmission) and set
the parking brake.
2.Then do one of the following : - Press the Remote key or SmartKey Trunk Unlock button for more
than one second.
- Press the button on the trunk itself with the Smart Key in your
possession. To open the trunk from inside the
vehicle, push the trunk lid release
button.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock
and trunk mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing condi-
tions.
TRUNK
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
trunk before driving your vehi-cle. Possible damage may occurto the trunk torsion bars andattached hardware if the trunk isnot closed prior to driving.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are
near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the trunk.
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the trunk lock is released with
no-touch activation using the Smart
Trunk system.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with no-
touch activation if the following con-
ditions are met:
It has been over 15 seconds sinceall doors closed and locked
The smart key is positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 sec-
onds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Trunk does not operate
when:
- The smart key is detected within15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and is contin-
uously detected.
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and 60 inches
(1.5 m) from the front door han-
dles (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light).
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
SMART TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)
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