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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    Features of your vehicle
    Keys Remote keyless entry Door locks Tailgate Windows Hood Fuel filler lid Sunroof Steering wheel Mirrors Instrument cluster Rearview camera Hazard warning flasher Lighting Wipers and wa ...

    Remote keyless entry
    ➀ Lock ( ) All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed. ➁ Unlock ( ) Two turn unlock mode The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock button is pressed once. All doors ...

    Storage compartments
    These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers. CAUTION: • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartments. • Always ke ...