Door Locks

The door locks of the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 offer a range of operating options: manually, with the remote control or with the electronic key. The system is designed for maximum security and convenience in daily use. The child safety locks and the automatic unlocking after a collision are particularly noteworthy. These functions increase the safety of all occupants and ensure that the Kia Opirus provides reliable protection even in an emergency.

Operating the Door Locks from the Outside

Please refer to the notes on page 3-5.

• You can lock and unlock the driver's door with the ignition key.
• Turn the key to the left to lock the door lock and turn the key to the right to unlock the door lock.
• When you operate the driver's door lock with the key, all doors are locked or unlocked automatically at the same time.
• You can also lock or unlock the doors with the electronic key (optional equipment).
• You can also lock and unlock the door locks with the remote control.
• To open an unlocked door, pull the outside door handle.
• Close an open door manually and then make sure that the door is fully closed.

To lock a door without a key, press the door lock switch (1) to the "LOCK" position and close the door (2).

NOTE

Before leaving your vehicle unattended, always remove the ignition key, apply the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors.

NOTE

If the door lock is locked and unlocked several times in quick succession with the key or the door lock switch, the locking system may temporarily shut down (anti-hunt protection).

This protects the electrical circuit and prevents damage to the components of the locking system.

Operating the Door Locks from the Inside

Locking and Unlocking with the Door Lock Button

• Press the door lock button to the "UNLOCK" position to unlock the door.
• Press the door lock button (1) to the "LOCK" position to lock the door. When the door is locked, the red part (2) of the door lock button is visible.
• To open the door from the inside, pull the inside door handle (3).
• The front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and a front door is open.
• If you pull the inside door handle of one of the front doors while the door lock button is in the "LOCK" position, the door lock button moves to the "UNLOCK" position and the door opens (if the vehicle is equipped with central locking).

Locking and Unlocking with the Central Door Lock Switch

If the doors are locked while a door is open, that door is also locked when it is closed.

• When you press the front end (1) of the central door lock switch, all vehicle doors are locked.
• When you press the rear end (2) of the central door lock switch in the driver's door, all door locks are unlocked.
• However, if you press the door lock switch while the ignition key is in the ignition switch and a front door is open, the door locks will not lock.

• While driving, all doors should be fully closed and locked to prevent them from opening unintentionally. Locked doors also prevent potential intruders from opening the doors from the outside during a stop or when driving slowly.
• When opening a door, watch for vehicles, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians approaching from behind. If a door is opened by a vehicle or a person while overtaking, this may result in injury to persons and damage to property.

Do not leave your vehicle unlocked. This could tempt thieves, and people could hide in your vehicle while you are away. Before leaving your vehicle unattended, always remove the ignition key, apply the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors.

The interior of a closed vehicle can become extremely hot, which can cause serious injury or death to children or animals trapped inside who cannot leave the vehicle. Children may also operate vehicle systems that can cause injury. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

Automatic Door Unlocking After a Collision*

If the impact sensors detect a collision (with the ignition switched on), all doors unlock automatically.

If there is a fault in the central locking system or the battery, the doors may not unlock.

Child Safety Lock on Rear Door Lock

The child safety locks on the rear doors prevent children from unintentionally opening the rear doors from inside. Always engage the child safety locks when children are in the vehicle.

1. 1
   Open a rear door.
2. 2
   Slide the child safety lock lever on the rear door edge to the "LOCK" position. When the child safety lock lever is in the "lock ()" position, the rear door cannot be opened from inside using the inside door handle.
3. 3
   Close the rear door.
4. 4
   To open the rear door again, pull the outside door handle.

As long as the child safety lock is engaged (), the rear door also cannot be opened from inside using the inside door handle (1) when the vehicle doors are unlocked centrally ().

If children open a door while the vehicle is moving, they can fall out and suffer serious or fatal injuries. To prevent children from opening the rear doors from inside while driving, always engage the child safety locks when children are in the vehicle.

The door locks of the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 combine security and convenience at the highest level. Thanks to intelligent features such as the child safety lock and automatic door unlocking after a collision, the vehicle meets the requirements of modern safety technology.

The combination of mechanical and electronic locking deserves special attention, as it provides both flexibility and protection. This makes the Kia Opirus a reliable everyday companion that protects the driver and passengers in every situation.

Why is the child safety lock on the rear doors of the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 important?
It prevents children from unintentionally opening a door while the vehicle is moving, which significantly increases safety.

How does automatic door unlocking after a collision work?
In an emergency, it ensures that all doors unlock immediately, allowing rescuers to reach occupants quickly from outside.