Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 143

Features of your vehicle
• If the inner door handle of the front
door/all doors (if equipped) is pulled
when the door lock button is in the
lock position, the button is unlocked
and the door will open. (if equipped)
• Doors cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and any door is
opened.
WARNING
n Door lock malfunction
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehicle,
try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously pull‐
ing 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.
• Move to the cargo area and open
the trunk.
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With central door lock switch
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Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
• When pressing the right portion (1) of
the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
• When pressing the left portion (2) of
the switch, all vehicle doors will un‐
lock.
• If the smart key is in the vehicle and
any door is opened, the doors will not
lock even though the right portion (1)
of the central door lock switch is
pressed.
WARNING
n Doors
• 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
press the engine start/stop button
to the OFF position, engage the
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