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Kia Optima-Brakes & Related Systems

Brake Assist System (BAS) shown

The Brake Assist System (BAS) adds an additional level of enhanced safety by detecting emergency braking situations and applying additional braking force. BAS instantly assesses a number of variables including brake pedal pressure and speed the brake pedal was depressed and responds with full braking force if necessary.


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Kia Optima-4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Four-wheel disc brakes with the Antilock Brake System (ABS) offer peace of mind and a level of enhanced safety by providing optimal braking while minimizing skidding under hard braking conditions. The foundation of your Kia's active safety system, the Antilock Braking System (ABS) uses electronic sensors at each wheel hub to detect when wheels begin skid. If skidding under braking is detected, ABS modulates brake force to reduce skidding which in turn allows for reduced braking distances in addition to helping you maintain control of your vehicle.


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Kia Optima-Front & Rear Crumple Zones

Front & Rear Crumple Zones

The front and rear crumple zones are specially designed to absorb and dissipate impact energy helping to preserve the passenger compartment.


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Kia Optima-Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) offers the convenience and an added measure of preventative safety by constantly monitoring tire inflation pressures in all four tires. A warning light appears in the instrument cluster should any tire pressures drop below a specified range.


Even with TPMS, always check your tire pressure on a regular basis w/a digital tire gauge. Image shown for reference only.
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Kia Optima-Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) offers an enhanced level of vehicle control and peace of mind by offering improved directional stability helping you maintain the vehicle's intended direction of travel. ESC monitors and assists in the control of key vehicle functions by braking individual wheels and reducing engine power accordingly.


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Kia Optima-Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)

The Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) system offers a measure of enhanced safety by electronically distributing appropriate amounts of braking pressure to each wheel through a network of sensors. The result is more controlled and precise handling while applying the brakes.


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Kia Optima-Side-Impact Door Beams

Side-Impact Door Beams

Your Kia offers an added measure of security with reinforced steel beams in every door. Specifically, these steel beams are designed to absorb impact energy and deflect side-impact force. Additionally, both A and B pillars are reinforced to help minimize impact forces.


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Kia Optima-Safety

Safety

When used with properly fitted seatbelts, this advanced system detects the presence of a front seat passenger, monitors the severity of an impact and controls airbag inflation accordingly to help reduce injuries in certain collisions.


For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. Image shown for reference only.
Kia Optima-Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags

Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags

When used with seatbelts, the Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags offer an additional level of enhanced safety and can be effective at reducing injuries from certain collisions.


For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. Inflated airbags shown for illustration only.
Kia Optima-Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags

Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags

The Full-length side curtain airbags offer enhanced safety of occupants in all rows by reducing the potential for injury in certain collisions or rollover scenarios.


For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. Inflated airbags shown for illustration only.
Kia Optima-Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) is a universal child seat attachment system that allows for quick, easy and secure installation and removal of LATCH equipped child seats.


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Kia Optima-Front & Rear 3-Point Seat Belts

Front & Rear 3-Point Seat Belts

The first line of defense in safety are the seatbelts. Front and rear 3-point seat belts are an integral part of an elaborate vehicle-wide safety system designed to help minimize the effects of an accident.


For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. Image shown for reference only.
Kia Optima-Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners

Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners

In the event of certain collisions, seatbelt pretensioners are designed to tighten the seatbelts pulling the driver and occupants more snugly into their seats in anticipation of an impact to help to reduce the likelihood of injury.


For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. Image shown for reference only.

Prepare for the unexpected.

Optima’s safety systems are designed to help minimize injury when a traffic accident is unavoidable. The front seats feature active headrests and seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters. Dual front airbags, front-seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags are managed by an advanced sensor system. Optima wraps all of this — and you — in a protective, high-tensile steel-reinforced body. Click the symbols to learn more.


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