Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 109 / 776

• When pressing the right portion (1)
for driver side or the upper portion
(1) for passenger side (if equipped) of
the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
• When pressing the left portion (2) for
driver side or the lower portion (2)
for passenger side (if equipped) of
the switch, all vehicle doors will un‐
lock.
• 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 (if equipped) of the
central door lock switch is pressed.
• If either the front or rear door is
opened by using the inside door han‐
dle, the indicator light (3) will blink (if
equipped).
• If the unlock switch (2) is used to un‐
lock the door, indicator (3) light will
turn off (if equipped).
WARNING
n Doors
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• The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehicle
is in motion to prevent accidental
opening of the door. Locked doors
will also discourage potential in‐
truders when the vehicle stops or
slows down.
• Be careful when opening doors and
watch for vehicles, motorcycles,
bicycles or pedestrians approach‐
ing the vehicle in the path of the
door. Opening a door when some‐
thing is approaching can cause
damage or injury.
WARNING
n Unlocked vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can in‐
vite theft or possible harm to you or
others from someone hiding in your
vehicle while you are gone. Always
remove the ignition key, engage the
parking brake, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving your ve‐
hicle unattended.
WARNING
n
Unattended children
An enclosed vehicle can become ex‐
tremely hot, causing death or severe
injury to unattended children or ani‐
mals who cannot escape the vehicle.
Furthermore, children might operate
features of the vehicle that could in‐
jure them, or they could encounter
other harm, possibly from someone
gaining entry to the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended
in your vehicle.
Door lock/unlock features
Impact sensing door unlock system
(if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock after
an impact causes the air bags to de‐
ploy.
Speed sensing door lock system (if
equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
after the vehicle speed exceeds
15 km/h.
You can activate or deactivate the auto
door lock/unlock features in the vehicle.
Refer to User settings on page 4-71.
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