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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
OPTIMA  FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .26
Active ECO System .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 09
Audio System – Standard Audio System ( Type B)* .  .  .  . 22
Audio System – UVO eServices Premium with Navigation*  .23
Aux/USB/iPod®* Port* & Power Outlets   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
Cruise Control    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21
Digital Clock   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 25
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
Tire Mobility Kit*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .39
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .16
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Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
VIDEOS & QR CODES   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 03Indicators & Warning Lights    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 05LCD Instrument Cluster Modes .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 06Trip Computer / Tripmeter   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 06Instant Fuel Consumption Mode* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 07Fuel Economy .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 07User Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 08Service Mode .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 08Drive Mode Integrated Control System*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 09Active ECO System  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 09
DRIVER’S PANELBlind Spot Detection System*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10Instrument Panel Dimmer*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12Engine Start/Stop Button*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 13Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock*   .  .  . 14Automatic Door Lock /Unlock .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14Power Folding Mirrors* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15Turn Signals   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15Windshield Wipers & Washers   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  16Heated Steering Wheel Button* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 16Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17Paddle Shifters*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17Bluetooth® Wireless Technology   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 18Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)*     .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20Audio Controls*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21Cruise Control    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 21
AUDIO SYSTEMSStandard Audio System ( Type B)*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 23
CENTER PANELSurround View Monitoring (SVM) System*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 24 Digital Clock   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25USB Charger* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25Wireless Smartphone Charging System* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25Automatic Climate Control*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26Manual Climate Control*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 27Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28Auto Hold*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting  .  .  .  .  .  . 29
S E AT I N GFront Seat Headrest Adjustment  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30Driver Position Memory System* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 316-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmart Key*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 33Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)  .  .  . 34Sunvisor   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34HomeLink® with Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror*  .  .  .  .  . 35Map/Room Lamps   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36Panoramic Sunroof Operation*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36Fuel Door and Trunk Release .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37Trunk Release Button (Exterior)    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37Smart Trunk*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37Hood Release Lever and Latch  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 38Child Safety Locks  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 38Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)*    . 38Rear-Camera Display*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39Tire Mobility Kit .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40Seat Belts .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40Seat Belt Retractor Locks    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  .  .  .  .  . 41LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)  
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 •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 backward
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 OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF 
indicator will illuminate)  . 
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC 
OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds)  .
REMINDERS: 
 •ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
 •  The ESC Indicator Light  in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC  is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual. 
 Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the 
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the navigation system screen, use UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system setup to adjust brightness on the navigation system .
Hill-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  .
REMINDERS: 
 •The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position  .
 •In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service .
QUICK TIPS
A
B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the LDWS 
button A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster indicator  will 
illuminate green . LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled  . 
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the system 
may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound, under 
these conditions:
 •The vehicle exceeds approximately 43 mph
 •The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated  .
  Lane Departure Warning System 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  .
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf13/2016 
QR CODE
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of it’s lane.
A
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate
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 A  Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows  
Auto-Up/Down*
 B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
 C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled  .
Power Windows, Window Lock  
& Central Door Lock*
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
 Toggle D left or right to select mirror . Then press arrows E to adjust  
mirror position . 
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirror, press the folding 
mirror button F as pictured .
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position  .   
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock*
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to 
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD 
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF  . 
  To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the key fob or Smart Key* .
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C
D
F
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 •When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*  Electric Parking Break (EPB)/AUTO HOLD 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  .
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf13/2016 
QR CODE
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes 
an electric motor to engage the parking brake  .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the 
EPB switch . Ensure that the indicator light is 
illuminated on the instrument cluster  .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the 
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB 
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position  . Ensure that the 
indicator light is OFF .
REMINDERS:
 •  As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
 •  If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
 •The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
 •  A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicates that the EPB is functioning properly
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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 
center panel below gear shift  . 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 on the 
Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a 
standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B is 
pressed 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 pressed Off or when the EPB is manually turned On .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may 
be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer  .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. 
A
B
(Located below gear shift)
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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
SET
1
2
  Optima Driver's Seat Memory Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website  .
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C
QR CODE
A
Driver Position Memory System*
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up  .
To lower headrest: Press lock A, then press the headrest down  .
To store a seating position into memory, first place 
the shifter into P (Park) while the ignition switch is 
ON . Then:
1  . Adjust the driver’s seat
2  . Press the SET button B on the control panel  . 
System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons C within 
5 seconds  . The system will beep twice when 
memory has been stored
4 . “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear on 
the instrument cluster LCD screen
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SEATING  
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(Buttons located on Driver's Panel left of Steering Wheel) 
Fuel Door and Trunk Release
Located underneath the Trunk lid . With Trunk unlocked, press the Trunk 
Release button C and pull the Trunk lid up by the handle to open  .
Trunk Release Button (Exterior)
AB
 
 •The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release Button  •Smart Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, and can then be opened manually, when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
C
Press the button A to release the fuel door .
Pull the button B to open the trunk .
Smart Trunk*
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near the back of the 
vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard warning lights will blink and a 
chime will sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Trunk* is 
about to open . 
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before 
opening the Smart Trunk*  . 
The Smart Trunk* feature is OFF by default  . To enable the Smart Trunk*, go 
to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes  .
  During the Smart trunk alert, the Smart Trunk can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob . 
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS: 
 •  All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
 •  The Smart Trunk feature will not operate when the doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles, a door is not locked or closed or the Smart Key is in the vehicle 
For more information on the Smart trunk operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES