Safety-Minded
As with the rest of the Kia line-up, the 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with many safety features as standard equipment. This includes six airbags (dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side as well as full-length side curtain), front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The Electronic Stability Control Package adds Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control System (TCS), brake assist and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
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Security and peace of mind
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locking with all-door override is standard ...
Engine START/STOP button
Illuminated engine start/stop button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will go off
immediately when the engine start ...
Industry-Leading Warranty
Like all Kia models, Forte is covered by a comprehensive warranty program,
which offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in this program are a
10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain ...