What to Do in an Emergency

Warning Triangle

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Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning flasher warns other drivers to use extreme caution when approaching, passing or overtaking your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emergency repairs are made or when the vehicle is stopped at the edge of the roadway.

Press the hazard warning switch with the ignition key in any position. The hazard warning switch is located in the center of the instrument panel. All turn signal indicators will flash simultaneously.

  • The hazard warning flasher operates whether or not the vehicle is running.
  • The turn signals do not operate when the hazard warning flasher is on.
  • Use caution when using the hazard warning flashers while the vehicle is being towed.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.