Shift To P Or N To Start Engine; Door, Hood, Trunk (Tailgate) Open; Sunroof Open - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
Shift to P or N to start engine (for
smart key system and automatic
transaxle-dual clutch transmission)
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• This warning message illuminates if
you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position.
NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
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But, for your safety, we recommend
that you start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Door, hood, trunk (tailgate) open

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• It means that any door, hood, or
trunk (tailgate) is open.
Sunroof open (if equipped)
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• This warning message illuminates if
you turn off the engine and then
open the driver's door when the sun‐
roof is open.