KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2018 Features and Functions Guide
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AUDIO SYSTEM
  UVO eServices  System Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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UVO eServices System (Available on Hybrid)*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)
 
 •Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay supported smartphones •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge 
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Press to Power ON/OFF  . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter Phone Mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode 
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to enter APPS/Info menu
Press and hold to reset the system settings
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files . Press to select  .
Sound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System sound settings: 
1 .  Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2  .  Select the on-screen SOUND button
3  .  Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 .  Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5  .  Press the return button    to save settings
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REMINDER: 
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park . 
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AUDIO SYSTEM
OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
  UVO eServices with Premium Navigation Videos   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* 
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music     )
 
 •Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay supported smartphones
 •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery  .
 •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
 •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button 
 •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations.  For further UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 28-29.
Sound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System with Navigation sound settings: 
1 .  Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2  .  Select the on-screen SOUND button
3  .  Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 .  Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5  .  Press the return button    to save settingsREMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park  .
Press to Power ON/OFF  . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter Phone Mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode 
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files
Press and hold to reset the system settings 
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Digital Clock
UVO eServices System* / UVO eServices with  
Premium Navigation System* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key on the head unit . Then press the on-screen 
Clock icon to enter clock settings  . Follow the onscreen options to 
adjust the clock settings .
  Press the on-screen return icon to save changes  .
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Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
  The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
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REMINDER: Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the  engine off could cause the battery to discharge  .
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
REMINDERS: 
• Daylight Savings must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Settings screen .
•  To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Navigation System*)  . 
12V180W
USB Charger*
The USB charger is located inside the Center Console and on rear of the 
Center Console . 
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect 
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices .
(Rear of Center Console shown)
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CENTER PANEL
Surround View Monitoring (SVM) System*
The Surround View Monitor (SVM) system is a parking support system that shows the areas around the 
front, rear, left, and right sides of the vehicle via four cameras displayed onto the navigation screen . The 
SVM system will turn on when the SVM button A is pressed and the LED is illuminated .
 •The Front SVM camera is ON when the ENGINE START/STOP 
button is On, the gear shift is in Drive or Neutral and the 
SVM button is pressed ON
 •Rear SVM: The camera view will automatically display 
on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into 
Reverse . The camera view will turn off when the vehicle is 
shifted out of Reverse
 •Front SVM: The camera view will display on the navigation 
screen in both Drive and Neutral  . In Drive, the camera 
view will continue to display until the vehicle is above 
approximately 12 mph . The camera view will reappear on 
the navigation screen whenever the vehicle drops below 
approximately 12 mph
Camera View Modes – To change camera view modes, press the icons shown below on the navigation screen to  
select the mode .
  Surround View Monitor Video   To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Check yo ur sur roun dings for safety.
Front SVM - when in Drive & Neutral: Rear SVM - when in Reverse:
Displays the front side and SVM images 
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the front side image on  
the screen
Displays the front side and left side 
images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the front side and right side 
images simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear view and SVM images 
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear side image on  
the screen
Displays the rear and left side images 
simultaneously on the screen
Displays the rear and right side images 
simultaneously on the screen
REMINDER: The SVM camera is equipped with an optical lens to provide a wider range of vision and may appear different from the actual distance  .
The Surround View Monitor system is only a supplemental device. Drivers should not rely solely on the SVM information when parking and backing up. Drivers should always pay attention and directly check the left/right and rear.
A
(Located below gear shift) 
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Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 .  
Set Fan Speed to the highest position 
2  . Set Temperature to Hot 
3  .  
Press the Front Defrost button  
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position   
2  . Set desired Temperature
3  . Press the Front Defrost button 
Climate Control display
Fan Speed Control buttons
Driver OnlyFan ControlRear Windshield Defroster
Front Windshield Defroster
System OFF button
Mode Selection button
Air Conditioning On/Off buttonDual Temperature Control knob
Recirculated Air button
ECON (Economy Air Conditioning) button
Temperature Control knob
Automatic Climate Control button 
Dual Climate Control Button
A/C
OFFDRIVER
ONLY
MODE
ECON
REA RFRON T
Automatic Climate Control*
(Type A – Vehicles equipped with UVO eServices)
Climate Control Auto Function
1 . Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation  . The Auto setting automatically controls the airflow  
modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected  .
2 . Set desired Temperature 
3  . Press SYNC to synchronize driver and passenger temperature
Air Flow Modes: 
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode 
selection buttons:
REMINDERS: 
 •MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
 •  Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control 
 • 
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on  the Climate Control Display
 • 
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not  pressed ON (LED lit)
 
 •Defrost mode [~] activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance  •During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate  . The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
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CLIMATE
A/C
OFFDRIVER
ONLY
MODE
ECON
REA RFRON T
CLIMA TE
A/C
OFFDRIVER
ONLY
MODE
ECON
REA RFRON T
Fan Speed Control buttons
Temperature Control knob
Driver OnlyFan Control
System OFF button
Mode Selection button
Air Conditioning On/Off button
Dual ClimateControl button
ECON (Economy Air Conditioning) button
Automatic Climate Control button 
Dual Temperature Control knob
Climate information screen selection button
Rear Windshield DefrosterFront Windshield DefrosterRecirculated Air button
Automatic Climate Control*
(Type B – Vehicles equipped with UVO eServices with Premium Navigation)
Climate Control Auto Function
1 . Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation  . The Auto setting automatically controls the airflow modes, fan 
speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2 . Set desired Temperature 
3  . Press SYNC to synchronize driver and passenger temperature
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 .   Set Fan Speed to the highest position 
2  . Set Temperature to Hot 
3  .  
Press the Front Defrost button  
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position   
2  . Set desired Temperature
3  . Press the Front Defrost button 
Air Flow Modes: 
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode 
selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
REMINDERS: 
 •MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
 • 
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control 
 • 
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on  the Climate Control Display
 • 
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not  pressed ON (LED lit)
 
 •Defrost mode [~] activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance  •During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate  . The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity •Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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CENTER PANEL 
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Sportmatic® Shifting Video
Heated and Ventilated Seats Video 
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www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideosYellow Color: WarmingBlue Color: Ventilating
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive 
 
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift lever from D to left gate  . To shift 
while in Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift  .
Seat Warmers* 
Press button once for high setting (2 LEDs lit), again for 
low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF .
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* A 
Seat Warmers:
• Press top of button for high setting (3 LEDs lit) 
• Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•  Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again 
to turn OFF 
Ventilated Seats:
• Press bottom of button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
• Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•  Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again 
to turn OFF
 
 •With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature •System is OFF by default 
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SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
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A 
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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 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 turned 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. 
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
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 A . 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  i s  O F F .
  Electric Parking Brake Video
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A
B
(Located on Center Panel)
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 indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
 •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
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Driver Position Memory System*
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 A on the control panel  . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons B 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
C
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up  .
To lower headrest: Press lock C, then press the headrest down  .
SET
1
2
A
B
SEATING 
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SEATING
OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
D
E
G
F
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt up/down, 
Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar up/down/forward/backward
AABC
ABC
6-Way Manual Adjustable  
Driver’s Seat*
Pull lever D to slide Seat forward/backward . 
Pull/press lever E up/down one or more times to 
adjust Seat height .
Pull lever F to adjust Seatback recline  .
Press G to adjust Lumbar support
 
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle  .
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