Features Of Your Vehicle Kia 2020-Optima

Kia Optima 2020 is a car that comes with a plethora of features to make your driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. The sleek and modern design of the car is not only eye-catching but also aerodynamic, which improves the car’s fuel efficiency. The 2020 Optima offers a spacious and well-designed interior with comfortable seats, a user-friendly infotainment system, and a suite of safety features to ensure that you and your passengers are protected on the road. In this article, we will explore some of the key features that make the 2020 Kia Optima stand out from its competitors.

FOLDING KEY

Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the key code tag attached to the keyset. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the key code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the key code number and keep it in a safe place.(not in the vehicle)

Key operations

• Used to start the engine.
• Used to lock and unlock the doors.
• To unfold the key, press the release button then the key will unfold automatically. To fold the key, fold the key manually while pressing the release button.

⚠ CAUTION

Do not fold the key without pressing the release button. This may damage the key.

⚠ CAUTION – Aftermarket key

Use only Kia original parts for the ignition key in your vehicle. If an aftermarket key is used, the ignition switch may not return to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to operate causing damage to the starter motor and possible fire due to excessive current in the wiring.

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WARNING – Ignition key (smart key)

Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with a manual ignition key or a smart key is dangerous. Children copy adults and they could place the
key in the ignition switch or press the start button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.

Door Lock (1)

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Press the lock button(1).
3. All doors and trunk will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink once.
4. If the lock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the
   horn will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by checking the door lock button inside or pulling the outside door handle.

Door Unlock (2)

1. Press the unlock button(2).
2. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.
3. Press the unlock button(2) twice within 4 seconds and all doors and trunk will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.

✽ NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock function. Refer to “User settings” in this chapter.

Trunk open (3)

The trunk is opened if the button is pressed for more than 1 second.

Panic (4)

The horn sounds and hazard warning lights flash for about 27 seconds if this button is pressed for more than 0.5 second. To stop the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.

Transmitter precautions

• The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
  • The ignition key is in the ignition switch.
  • You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 feet [10 m]).
  • The battery in the transmitter isweak.
  • Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
  • The weather is extremely cold.
  • The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio sub- station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.
• When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a
• problem with the transmitter, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the transmitter is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phones normal operational signals. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the transmitter and your mobile phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and always try to maintain an adequate distance between the two devices.

⚠ CAUTION – Transmitter

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid as, it can become damaged and not function properly.

✽ NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

Battery replacement

The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery which will normally last for several years. When replacement is necessary, use the following procedure.

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing the battery, make sure the battery is positioned correctly.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.

For replacement transmitters, see an authorized Kia dealer for transmitter reprogramming.

• The transmitter is designed to give you years of trouble-free use; however, it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use your transmitter or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
• Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the transmitter, don’t drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.
• An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and may cause harm to human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulations.

⚠ CAUTION – Transmitter damage

Do not drop, get wet or expose the keyless entry system transmitter to heat or sunlight.

Immobilizer system (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle use. Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON or whenever the engine start/stop button is changed to the ON position, it checks and verifies if the ignition key is valid.

If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start. If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the ignition key or change the engine start/stop button from the ON position to the OFF position. The
immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizer system:

Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position or change the engine start/stop button to the ON position. In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Your Immobilizer password is a customer unique password and should be kept confidential. Do not leave this number anywhere in your vehicle.

✽ NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise, the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separate in order to avoid a starting malfunction.

Do not put metal accessories near the ignition switch. Metal accessories may interrupt the transponder signal and may prevent the engine from being started.

✽ NOTICE

If you need additional keys or lose your keys, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

⚠ CAUTION – Immobilizer damage

Do not expose your immobilizer system to moisture, static electricity and rough handling. This may damage your immobilizer.

⚠ CAUTION – Adjusting alarm system

Do not change, alter or adjust the theft alarm system in your vehicle. Improper installation of the alarm system could damage the vehicle or cause the system to malfunction.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.

✽ NOTICE

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

SMART KEY

Record your key number

The key code number is stamped on the bar code tag attached to the key set. Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia dealer to duplicate the keys easily. Remove the bar code tag and store it in a safe place. Also, record the code number and keep it in a safe and handy place, but not in the vehicle.

Smart key function

To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key (2). To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and start the engine. Refer to the following for more details.

⚠ WARNING – Ignition key (smart key)

Never leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with a manual ignition key or a smart key is dangerous. Children copy adults and they could place the key in the ignition switch or press the start button. The key would enable children to operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious bodily injury or death.

Locking

Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and hood and trunk) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and trunk).

The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and trunk) are locked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 28 ~ 40 in (0.7 ~ 1 m) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.

Even though you press the button, the doors will not lock and the chime sounds if any of the following occurs:

• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
• Any door except the trunk is opened.

✽ NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate the Two Press Unlock function. Refer to “User settings” in this chapter.

Loss of the smart key

A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to start the engine. You should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your authorized Kia dealer (tow the vehicle, if necessary) to protect it from potential theft.

Smart key precautions

• The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key.
  • The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone.
  • Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
• If the smart key does not work correctly, you may lock and unlock the driver’s door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the smart key, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

⚠ CAUTION – Transmitter

Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid, as it can become damaged and not function properly.

✽ NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.

Battery replacement

A smart key battery should last for several years, but if the smart key is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one. If you are unsure how to use your smart key or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.

1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Pry open the rear cover.
3. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing the battery, make sure the battery is in the correct position.
4. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
   • The smart key is designed to give you years of trouble-free use, however it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, contact an authorized Kia dealer.
   • Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery.
   • To avoid damaging the smart key, don’t drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight.
   • An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulations.

⚠ CAUTION – Smart key damage

Do not drop, get wet or expose the smart key to heat or sunlight, or it will be damaged.

Smart key immobilizer system

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use. Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the smart key and electronic devices inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, whenever you turn the engine start/stop button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart key, it verifies if the smart key is valid. If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start. If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start.

To deactivate the immobilizer system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to the ON position by pressing the button while carrying the smart key. In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle.

To activate the immobilizer system:

Turn the engine start/stop button to the OFF position. The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid smart key for your vehicle, the engine will not start.

✽ NOTICE

When starting the engine, do not use the key with other immobilizer keys around. Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts. Keep each key separate in order to avoid a starting malfunction.

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the “Armed” stage, the second is the “Theft-alarm” stage, and the third is the Disarmed” stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

Armed stage

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.

1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and trunk) and engine hood are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (or smart key) or ignition key.

After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will blink once (for smart key) once to indicate that the system is armed. If the lock button is pressed once more within 4 seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the horn will sound once.

If any door (or trunk) or engine hood remains open, the hazard warning lights and the chime will not operate
and the theft-alarm will not arm. If all doors and trunk and engine hood are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights blink once.

The system can also be armed by locking the doors with the key from the front doors; however, the hazard
warning lights will not blink using this method.

✽ NOTICE

The theft-alarm system can be deactivated by an authorized Kia dealer. If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.

Do not arm the system until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the system is armed while a passenge (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 system is disarmed to prevent an unnecessary alarm.

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 automatically.
   • 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 conditions.
• 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.

⚠ 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 door repeatedly if unnecessary or with excessive force. Such action can damage the vehicle door.

• 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 ignition 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” position. 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

• To open a door, pull the door handle (2) outward.
• If the inner door handle of the driver’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.

⚠ WARNING

Do not pull the inner door handle of any door while the vehicle is moving as the door could open causing serious injury or death to occupant.

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 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 outside.

⚠ WARNING

Do not pull the inner door handle of driver’s (or passenger’s) door while the vehicle is moving.

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 portion(1) for passenger side 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 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.

⚠ 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 serious 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.

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.

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in the vehicle.

1. Open the rear door.
2. Turn the child safety lock (1) located on the rear edge of the door to the lock ( ) position. When the
   child safety lock is in the lock position, the rear door will not open even when the inner door handle is pulled.
3. Close the rear door.

To open the rear door, pull the outside door handle (2). Even though the doors may be unlocked, the rear door will not open by pulling the inner door handle until the rear door child safety lock is unlocked.

⚠ WARNING – Rear door locks

Use the rear door safety locks whenever children are in the vehicle. If a child accidentally opens the rear doors while the vehicle is moving, the child could suffer severe injuries or death if they fall out of a moving vehicle.

TRUNK

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 Smart Key Trunk Unlock button for more than one second.
   • Press the button on the trunk itself with the Smart Key in yourpossession.

• 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 conditions.

⚠ 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 trunk torsion bars and 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 – Exhaust Fumes

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 the car and serious illness or death may result.

⚠ WARNING

Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the trunk.

Emergency trunk safety release

Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, moving the handle in the direction of the arrow will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.

⚠ WARNING

• No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.

SMART TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)

On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk lock is released with notouch activation using the Smart
Trunk system.

How to use the Smart Trunk

The trunk can be opened with notouch activation if the following con- ditions are met:

• It has been over 15 seconds since all doors closed and locked
• The smart key is positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.

✽ NOTICE

• The Smart Trunk does not operate when:
  • The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and is continuously 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 handles (for vehicles equipped with Welcome Light).
  • A door is not locked or closed.
  • The smart key is in the vehicle.

1. Setting

To activate the Smart Trunk, go to User Settings Mode and select Smart Trunk on the LCD display. For more details, refer to “LCD Display” in this chapter.

2. Detect and Alert

If you are positioned in the detecting area (20 ~ 40 inches (50 ~100 cm) behind the vehicle) carrying a smart key, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound for about 3 seconds to alert you the smart key has been detected and the trunk will open.

✽ NOTICE

Do not approach the detecting area if you do not want the trunk to open. If you have unintentionally entered the detecting area and the hazard warning lights and chime starts to operate, leave the detecting area with the smart key. The trunk will stay closed.

3. Automatic opening

The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound 2 times and then the trunk lock will be released. Make certain that you close the trunk before driving your vehicle. Make sure there are no people or objects around the trunk before opening or closing the trunk. Make sure to deactivate the Smart trunk function when washing your vehicle. Otherwise, the trunk may open inadvertently.

⚠ WARNING

Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not come out when opening the trunk as this could cause serious injury.

✽ NOTICE

The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children may inadvertently open the Smart Trunk while playing around the rear area of the vehicle.

How to deactivate the Smart Trunk function using the smart key

1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Trunk open
4. Panic

If you press any button of the smart key during the Detect and Alert stage, the Smart Trunk function will
be deactivated. Make sure to be aware of how to deactivate the Smart Trunk function for emergency situations.

✽ NOTICE

If you press the door unlock but- ton (2), the Smart Trunk function will be deactivated temporarily. But, if you do not open any door for 30 seconds, the smart trunk function will be activated again.

• If you press the trunk open button (3) for more than 1 second, the trunk opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or trunk open button (3) when the Smart Trunk function is not in the Detect and Alert stage, the smart trunk function will not be deactivated.
• If you have deactivated the Smart Trunk function by pressing the smart key button and opened a door, the smart trunk function can be activated again by closing and locking all doors.

Detecting area

• The Smart Trunk operates a wel- come alert if the smart key is detected within 20 ~ 40 inches (50 ~ 100 cm) from the trunk.
• The alert stops if the smart key is positioned outside the detecting area during the Detect and Alert stage.

✽ NOTICE

• The Smart Trunk function will not work if any of the following occurs:
  • The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.
  • The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone.
  • Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
• The detecting range may decrease or increase when :
  • One side of the vehicle is raised to replace a tire or to inspect the vehicle.
  • The vehicle is parked on a slope or unpaved road, etc.