Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Kia Optima LXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Burglar Alarm Flashing Control Function
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- This function describes the following features:
- Management of request for Alarm flashing by Burglar Alarm Manager
- Alarm Flashing Control
- Arm Flashing Control
- Disarm Flashing Control
- Alarm Flashing Control
- If there is a request for having the alarm flashing (b_AlarmFlasher == On), a pattern of Turn left and turn right bulb flashing is performed.
- When the request is no longer present (b_AlarmFlasher == Off) the driving of the turn left and turn right bulbs flashing by Alarm is stopped without delay.
- The flashing shall be synchronized with Horn Alarm activation.
- Depending on the variant setting, flashing pattern consist in 1 or 3 group of flashing as described in the illustration below.
T1: 27 sec + 0 sec/-2.7 sec,
T2: 10 sec Β± 1 sec,
T3: 450 msec Β± 45 msec
T1: 27 sec + 0 sec/-2.7 sec,
T3: 450 msec Β± 45 msec
- Arm/Disarm Flashing Control
- If there is a request for having the arm flashing (b_ArmFlasher == Off β On) or disarm flashing (b_DisarmFlasher == Off β On), a pattern of Turn left and turn right bulb flashing is performed.
- Arm Flashing Pattern
T: 1 sec Β± 0.1 sec
- Disarm Flashing Pattern
T: 500 msec Β± 50 msec
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
