Kia Optima 2017 - With Central Door Lock Switch; Door Lock Malfunction

• 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 driv‐
er󳱴s (or front passenger󳱴s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is in
the lock position, the button will un‐
lock and the door will open. (if equip‐
ped)
• Front doors cannot be locked if the
ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
• Doors cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and an door is
open.
WARNING
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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:
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• 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 (tailgate).
With central door lock switch
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Driver side
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Passenger side (if equipped)
Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
Features of your vehicle
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