trunk release KIA OPTIMA 2014 Features and Functions Guide

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VIDEOS & QR CODES ...........................
02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
03
Indicators & Warning Lights.........................
04
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .
05
Trip Computer / Tripmeter*.........................
06
Instant Fuel Consumption Mode*....................
06
Fuel Efficiency......................................
06
Drive Mode Integrated Control System* .............
07
Active ECO System* ................................
07
Service Mode.......................................
08
User Settings.......................................
08
DRIVER’S PANEL
Blind Spot Detection System*.......................
09
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*.......................
10
AUTO HOLD*.......................................
11
Instrument Panel Dimmer*..........................
11
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)* ..................
11
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)......................
11
Hood Release Lever and Latch......................
12
Fuel Door and Trunk Release........................
12
Engine Start/Stop Button*..........................
12
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock* ...............................
13
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock.......................
13
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*.....................
13
Power Folding Mirrors* .............................
13
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlights & High Beams...........................
14
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* ..........................
14
Windshield Wipers & Washers ......................
15
LCD Display Control and Modes*....................
16
Heated Steering Wheel Button*.....................
17
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel*.....................
17
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology* ...................
18
Audio Controls* ....................................
20
Cruise Control* ....................................
20
AUDIO SYSTEM
Standard Audio System* Overview..................
21
Standard Audio System* Operation .................
22
Navigation System*.................................
23
UVO System*.......................................
24
CENTER PANEL
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port* ..............................
25
Power Outlets* .....................................
25
Digital Clock .......................................
25
Automatic Climate Control* ........................
26
Manual Climate Control* ............................
27
Automatic Gear Shif t with
Sportmatic Shifting
®* ...............................
28
Paddle Shifters* ....................................
28
SEATING
Driver Position Memory System* ....................
29
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*.....................
29
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats*....................
30
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat..............
30
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment....................
31
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key*.........................................
32
Remote Keyless Entry / Folding Key*................
33
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All* ......................
33
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine Light) ...............................
33
HomeLink
® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror* ...................................
34
Map/Room Lamps..................................
35
Sunvisor............................................
35
Panoramic Sunroof Operation*......................
36
Rear-Camera Display* ..............................
36
Back-Up Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)*.......................
37
Trunk Release Button...............................
37
Tire Mobility Kit*....................................
38
SAFETY
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator................
39
Child Safety Locks..................................
39
Safety Belts ........................................40
Safety Belt Retractor Inertial Locks .................
40
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
(See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE
(See Back Cover)
ESSENTIAL FEATURESOPTIMA
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . .
26
Active ECO System* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
07
Audio System – Standard* . . . . . . . . .
21
Audio System – UVO System* . . . . . . .
24
Audio System – Navigation System*. . . .
23
Aux/USB/iPod
®* Port* & Power Outlets* .
25
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology* . . . . .
18
Cruise Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator . . .
39
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .
05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . .
15
*IF EQUIPPED
Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous
and should be avoided. Drivers should remain
attentive to driving and exercise caution when
using vehicle systems while driving.

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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS.
*IF EQUIPPED AUTO HOLD*AUTO HOLD temporarily maintains the
vehicle at a standstill even if the brake
pedal is released. AUTO HOLD can be
turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD
switch
B on the driver’s panel. Before
AUTO HOLD will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and trunk must be closed and
the driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
The AUTO HOLD indicator has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a
standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch
B turned
ON, the indicator will illuminate white.
While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at
a standstill), the AUTO HOLD indicator will
remain white.
Green: Engaged - When coming to a
complete stop by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from white to green.
OFF (not illuminated): The indicator will
turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD switch
B
is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is
manually turned ON.
Ye l l o w : Malfunction - When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia
dealer.
Refer to pages 3-4 for location of instrument
cluster indicators.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep
the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible.
Press ESC button
D to turn ESC OFF/ON.
REMINDER: ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up.
REMINDER: The ESC Indicator Light
in the instrument cluster will
illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation.
Instrument Panel DimmerWith parking/headlights ON, toggle switch
C up or down to adjust display
brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDER: Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be
confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker).
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation
System screen, use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation SystemHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating
from a stop while on a steep incline.
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does
NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position.
C
D
• When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may
notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the
accelerator.
• HAC provides a 2 second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards
QUICK TIPS
(located on lef t of
Steering Wheel)
DRIVER’S PANEL

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*IF EQUIPPED
Hood Release Lever and Latch
A
B
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release
Lever
A to unlatch
the Hood



2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood
slightly, push the secondary Latch
B
to the left inside of the
Hood’s center and
lift the Hood




Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press
down to securely lock in place.
Engine Start/Stop Button*To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while in Park
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button,
you must have the Smart Key fob on your
person. To turn the vehicle OFF, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
F
E
REMINDER: In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine
off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3
times successively within 3 seconds.
REMINDER: If Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the
fob up against the Engine Start/Stop button and press


Kia Engine Start/Stop
Button & Smart Key Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.
Refer to page 2 for more
information.
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/qf13/2014
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake
pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (Orange light
E)
On position
• When already in the ACC position (Orange light
E) and without depressing the
brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (Green light
F)
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal,
press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (Green light
F)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the
vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
Press the button
C to
release the fuel door.
Pull the
button
D to
open the trunk.
Fuel Door and Trunk Release Buttons
C
D
DRIVER’S PANEL

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*IF EQUIPPED
Smart Key Fob:A Press to lock All DoorsB Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice
in 4 seconds to unlock All DoorsC Press and hold to unlock Trunk and manually
open
REMINDER: The Trunk unlocks when the Smart Key fob is
within close proximity of the vehicle.D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic
Alarm. To turn off Alarm, press any buttonE Press to release Mechanical Key
Smart Key*
HOLD
D
A
B
E
CF
G
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button
G:
• Press button once to unlock driver’s door
• Press again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors
• Press again to lock all doors


Kia Engine Start/Stop
Button & Smart Key Video

To view a video on your
mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.
Refer to page 2 for more
information.
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/qf13/2014The Smart Key’s signal
can be blocked by the
normal operation of a cell
or smart phone. To help
prevent this, store each
device separately.
REMINDER: Remote button
configuration may vary
depending on vehicle options.
Mechanical Key
F:
• Use to unlock driver’s door
• Use to turn Child Safety Locks (page 39)
• Use to lock glove box
QUICK TIPS
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS.
*IF EQUIPPED REMINDER: If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the
system may not activate correctly.
REMINDER: When more than two objects are sensed at the same
time, the closest one will be recognized first.
REMINDER: The Back-Up Warning System is not a substitute for
proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and
use caution when backing up. The Back-Up Warning System may
not detect every object behind the vehicle.The Back-Up Warning System is not a safety device.
The Back-Up Warning System is a supplemental
system that assists the driver by chiming if any object is
detected within the sensing area to the rear and side of
the vehicle when backing up. When the ignition is ON,
the system is activated. Back-Up Warning System (Rear
Parking Assist System)*
Located underneath the Trunk lid. With Trunk
unlocked, press the Trunk Release button
A and
pull the Trunk lid up by the handle to open.
Trunk Release Button
A
(Trunk Release
Button
A)

• The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the
Tr u n k R e l e a s e B u t t o n
• The Trunk unlocks automatically and then can be opened
manually when the Smart Key is within close proximity to the
vehicle
QUICK TIPS
OTHER KEY FEATURES