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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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8*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
 
 
Fuel Economy 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
Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute to your vehicle’s fuel 
economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style, 
environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics  . 
Below are tips on how to help improve fuel economy:
 
• Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular maintenance
 
• Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary
 
• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a 
moderate rate
 
• Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure 
 
• Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in your vehicles 
 
• Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks 
 
• Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
REMINDER: Driving range can vary depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank size,  
e .g  ., 12-gal  . vs . 24-gal  ., even though the MPG may be the same
For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR C ode above to view a video 
or refer to the Owner's Manual .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
When the Instrument Cluster LCD screen is in 
the Trip Computer mode, the screen displays fuel 
economy information related to the driving range 
and average fuel economy . 
To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD 
Instrument Cluster modes  .
Range  - Estimates how far you can go before 
refueling is required  .
Average Fuel Consumption  - Calculates 
average* fuel consumption from the distance 
driven and amount of fuel injected into the  
engine / total fuel used  .
FUEL ECONOMY
• Range
• Average MPG
• Instant MPG
TRIP  A/B
• Tripmeter
• Average MPG
• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE ENERGY FLOW
Range
Average
Hold  OK : Reset
1729mi
24.8MPG  
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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the 
ENGINE START/STOP button is OFF .
Map/Personal Lamp
Push the lens 
A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF  . This light produces a spot 
beam for convenient use as a Map Lamp or Personal Lamp for the driver or 
front passenger  .
Room Lamp
  
 : When pressed B, the lamp turns ON when any door is opened  .
  
 : When pressed C, the lamp stays on continuously  .
( Type A )
( Type B)
Panoramic Sunroof Operation*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled through a multi-
directional switch/lever, and the ignition needs to be in the ON position to 
operate the Sunroof/Sunshade  .
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:  
• Auto Open: Slide lever backward to the farthest position and release
 
• Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever 
D forward to the farthest 
position and release 
Slide the Sunshade:  
• Open: Slide the lever 
D partially backward to the first detent position
 
• Auto Close: Slide the lever 
D forward to the farthest position
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):  
• Open: Slide the lever 
D backward and release
 
• Close: Slide the lever 
D partially forward to the first detent position or 
pull the lever downward
Tilt the Sunroof:  
• Raise: Push lever 
D upward
 
• Lower: Push lever 
D upward
 
• Auto Close: Slide the lever 
D forward to the farthest position
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving  . 
 
•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for 
approximately 30 seconds
 
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights 
automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
 
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
 
 
To stop the Sunroof/Sunshade at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control  
lever in any direction  .QUICK TIP
CAA
B
D
B
39*IF EQUIPPED 
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  .
OTHER KEY FEATURES  
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Sales Consultant:  ______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Sales Manager:  ________________________________________________________________  Date: ____________________
Customer:   _____________________________________________________________________  Date: ____________________   Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment    Tour Parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia Parts and Service   Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty   Review business hours & Customer 360° Care   Review the Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program   Ensure 100% satisfaction with sales and delivery process and no problems with the vehicle   Confirm time and best contact number for initial dealer follow-up
OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID  CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
 ...continued
KEY FEATURE WALKTHROUGHDURING DELIVERY  Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) – page 5 Trip Modes / Trip Computer – page 7 Fuel Economy – page 8 ECO Mode (Active ECO) – page 10 Engine Start /Stop Button – page 19 Audio Controls – page 23 Digital Clock – page 30 Seat Warmers/ Ventilated Seats* – page 33
 Smart Key – page 37 Panoramic Sunroof Operation* – page 39 Sunvisor – page 40 Back-up Warning System* – page 41 Rear-Camera Display* – page 41 Tire Mobility Kit – page 43 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator – page 44
*IF EQUIPPED
 Aux/USB/iPod
® Port –  page 30
 
 Cruise Control –  page 23  Demonstrate operation
 UVO eServices Setup – page 28Walk customer through the registration/activation 
process for UVO eServices.
  UVO eServices with Premium -
Navigation*  –  page 29
 
For further operational information, refer to 
the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. 
 Bluetooth
® Wireless 
Technology  – page 24
 
Demonstrate operation, and pair 
customer’s phone.