Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 145

Features of your vehicle
TRUNK
Opening the trunk
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P and
set the parking brake.
2. Then do one of the following:
- Press the Remote key or Smart
Key Trunk Unlock button for
more than one second.
- Press the button on the trunk it‐
self with the Smart Key in your
possession.
- Use the mechanical key.
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• To open the trunk from inside the ve‐
hicle, push the trunk lid release but‐
ton.
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock
and trunk mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing condi‐
tions.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make sure
no objects or people are near the
rear of the vehicle when opening the
trunk.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
trunk before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
attached hardware if the trunk is
not closed prior to driving.
Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the
trunk lid is securely fastened, always
check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should always be kept
completely closed while the vehicle is
in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases may enter
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