key KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2017 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
Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  06
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 07
Trip Modes / Trip Computer  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  07
Fuel Economy  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  08
User Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Service Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Drive Mode Integrated Control System*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  10
ECO Mode (Active ECO)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  10
Plug-In Hybrid Modes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  10
PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11
Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
Charging Your Plug-In Hybrid  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14
DRIVER’S PANEL Blind Spot Detection System*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  16
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) /  
Front Collision Warning System*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17
Instrument Panel Dimmer    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 18
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 18
Engine Start/Stop Button  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  19
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock  .  .  .  20
Automatic Door Lock /Unlock  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  20
Power Folding Mirrors*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  20
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Headlights & High Beams  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  21
High Beam Assist*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  21
Turn Signals & Fog Lights    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  21
Windshield Wipers & Washers    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  22
Heated Steering Wheel Button*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22
Audio Controls    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  23
Cruise Control    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  23
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  24
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 27AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO eServices Setup  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  28
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation     .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 29
CENTER PANEL Digital Clock    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30
USB Charger*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 31
Automatic Climate Control   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  32
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic
® Shifting   .  .  .  .  .  33
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 33
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34
Auto Hold  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  34
S E AT I N G Driver Position Memory System*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 35
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 35
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36
OTHER KEY FEATURES Smart Key    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  37
Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37
Smart Trunk*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  38
Map/Room Lamps    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  39
Panoramic Sunroof Operation*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39
Hood Release Lever and Latch   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
Fuel Door and Trunk Release  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
Sunvisor    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  40
Rear Parking Assist System*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  41
Rear-Camera Display*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  41
Plug-In Hybrid Battery Vent (Air Intake)    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 42
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 43
Tire Mobility Kit  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  43
SAFETY FEATURES Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 44
Seat Belts  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  44
Seat Belt Retractor Locks    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  44
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  .  .  .  . 45
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS  .  . (See Back Inside Cover Page)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID   FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED 
Air Conditioning / Climate Control     .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32
Audio System – UVO eServices System*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .28 
Audio System – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation*     .  . 29 
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  24
Charging of the E V Battery    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  14
Cruise Control  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  23
Digital Clock  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
ECO Mode (Active ECO)   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10
Fuel Economy   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 08
Plug-In Hybrid Displays – UVO eServices /  
Premium Navigation*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11
Instrument Cluster / Plug-In Hybrid Displays   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .12
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .44
Tire Mobility Kit   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 43
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  22
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. 
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  .
 
 
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
 
•When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A  )
ON position
 
•When already in the ACC position (amber light A  ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button 
again (red light B  ) 
•  When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red light B  )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery  . 
QUICK TIPS
 
 
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/jf23/2017
AB
REMINDERS: 
 
•  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
 
•  If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/
STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine 
Engine Start/Stop Button
To start the engine: 
1  .  Depress the brake pedal
2  .    Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
 
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button  .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob 
on your person  .
DRIVER'S PANEL  
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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  . 
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
  Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors . Then press arrows 
E to adjust mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding 
mirror button 
F as pictured:
 
• Left − The mirrors will unfold  . 
 
• Right − The mirrors will fold  . 
 
• Center − The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are 
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed  . 
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the 
Smart Key fob in proximity  .
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  .
A
B
C
E
D
F
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position  .
Power Windows, Window Lock  
& Central Door Lock
 
 
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on 
the Smart Key* .QUICK TIP 
 
Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function  .QUICK TIP
DRIVER'S PANEL  
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Voice Recognition and Phone  
Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may 
have difficulty understanding some accents 
or uncommon names
 . When using Voice 
Recognition to place a call, speak in a 
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation  . 
Help your 
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 
Voice Recognition performance by making 
a few simple changes to your phone 
contacts:
 
• Use full  names vs  . short or single-syllable 
names (“John Smith” vs  . “Dad”; “Smith 
Residence” vs  . “Home”)
 
• Avoid using special characters or hyphens 
(@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
 
• Avoid using acronyms (“In Case 
Emergency” vs  . “ICE”)
 
• Spell words completely, no abbreviations   
(“Docto r Goodman” vs  . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (continued)
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia 
System User's Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide  . 
 
How to Place a Call 
There are two options for placing a call:  
• Opt ion 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button 
D (displays the phone screen 
with number keypad)
 
• Opti on 2: Press the Talk button 
C . Then say the command “Call {name}” 
or “Dial {number}”
 
 
Voice Recognition  
Tips 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/jf23/2017
QR CODE
 
 
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the  
phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth
® 
connection requests  .
QUICK TIP
 
 
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking 
the command .QUICK TIP
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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AUDIO SYSTEM
OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to page 29. 
UVO eServices Setup
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 .  On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the free Kia UVO eServices app  .
2  .  Open the UVO eServices app and create an account by clicking on REGISTER  . After entering your information and following the prompts to complete 
registration, go to your email and click on the confirmation link ( You can also register an account by logging into MyUVO  .com)  .
3  .  In the app, click CONTINUE, accept the terms and click CONTINUE once again  . 
4  .  Follow the app’s IN-CAR SETUP instructions to connect your smartphone and complete UVO eServices activation  . 
Apple CarPlay
®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay
®:
1  .  Connect the Apple CarPlay
® compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s USB 
port using the manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone  .
2  .  On the UVO eServices System audio control unit, press the SETUP key  . 
3  .  Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button on the screen and select Apple 
CarPlay
® .
4  .  Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY  . 
5  .  From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay
® button, 
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto
™*
Setting up Android Auto
™:
1  .  From an Android Auto
™ compatible device, download the Android 
Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store .
2  .  Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen 
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device  .
How to start Android Auto
™:
1  .  Press the SETUP key on your UVO eServices system’s control panel  .
2  .  Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button, select Android Auto
™ then select 
ENABLE ANDROID AUTO  .
3  .  Connect the Android
™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the 
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone  .
4  .  From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto
™ button, 
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps  . 
REMINDERS:  
• Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS 
Android
™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for 
applicable feature(s)  .
•  Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning
® cable, latest iOS software, 
iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)  
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AUDIO SYSTEM
 
 
UVO eServices with 
Premium Navigation 
Videos 
  
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/audio/avn4
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation 
– FM/AM/SiriusXM
®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music, Pandora®)
 
 
•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
QUICK TIPS
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 page 28.
Sound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System with Navigation sound settings 
(Position, Tone, Priority, Advanced): 
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
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  .
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 modePress 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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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position  .
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*  
Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock 
setting screen . Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through 
setup and return 
 to exit  . To access manual date and time setting, 
turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Premium 
Navigation System*)
Digital Clock*
12V180WA
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
QUICK TIP
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.
USB Charger*
The USB charger is located inside the Center Console and on rear 
of the Center Console A . 
(Rear of Center Console shown)
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect 
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devicesREMINDER: When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock 
Settings screen
CENTER PANEL  
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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 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  .QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
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
QUICK TIPS
CENTER PANEL  
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Smart Key
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors
B  Press to unlock Driver’s Door  . Press twice in 4 seconds to 
unlock All Doors
C   Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Trunk  .  
Then lift the lid to manually open Trunk  .
 
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 button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (on reverse side of fob)
 
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button 
F:
 
•   Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door
 
• Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
 
• Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key  
G  
Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door:
1  .  Remove door handle keyhole cover 
H with Mechanical Key by 
pressing up into slot on the bottom of keyhole cover
2  .  Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to Unlock Driver’s Door  . 
Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3  .  Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver’s Door
4  .  Return keyhole cover to its original position 
Use to lock glove box and to turn Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
 
 
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/jf23/2017
 
 
•If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the 
ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
 
•The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone  . 
To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER:  Remote button configuration 
may vary depending on vehicle options  .
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
 
• Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
 
• Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to 
unlock All Doors
 
• Turn counterclockwise once to lock All DoorsLock Unlock
OTHER KEY FEATURES
HOLD
F
H
A
B
C
D
G
E
H  
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38*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Power Trunk / Smart Trunk*
Smart Key:
To open the Power Trunk, press and hold the Trunk 
button 
A until the Trunk begins opening . Press 
again to cancel  .
REMINDER: Pulling the Trunk upward by the handle or pressing 
the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of 
the Power Trunk  .
HOLDA
Outside the Vehicle:
To open Power Trunk 
automatically, press the Trunk 
Release button 
B located 
underneath the Trunk lid  .
Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power 
Trunk Open/Close button 
C 
to automatically open/close 
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 lights will blink and a chime 
will sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Power Trunk is about 
to open
 . Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times 
before opening the Power Trunk  . 
The Smart Trunk feature is off by default  . To enable the Smart Trunk, go to 
User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes  .
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
- The Smart Key is in the vehicle 
For more information on the Smart Trunk operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
 
 
During the Smart Trunk alert, the Smart Trunk can be deactivated with the Smart 
Key by pressing any button on the key fob  . QUICK TIP
B
(Button located on Driver's Panel left of Steering Wheel) 
C
OTHER KEY FEATURES