steering wheel 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  .
Trip Modes / Trip Computer 
The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information 
related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start /Stop 
button is in the ON position  .
To cycle through the Trip modes, press the Mode button 
A .
When in the Trip Computer mode 
, press the Select /Reset button B 
to cycle through the screens  . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP B screens, 
press and hold the Select /Reset button 
B to reset the Tripmeter to zero  .
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes 
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster 
Modes  .
Trip Computer Mode:  Displays driving information for tripmeter, 
fuel economy, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
ASCC/LDWS* Mode:  Displays the state of the Advanced Smart 
Cruise Control (ASCC) and the Lane Departure Warning System 
(LDWS)
A/V Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service Modes:  Informs on upcoming service intervals, tire 
pressure status, warning messages related to TPMS, BSD 
malfunction and when any door is not securely closed  .
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, lamps and 
other features
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.  REMINDERS: 
 
•  Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ  
as equipped
 
•  All stored driving information (except Odometer and 
Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
FUEL ECONOMY• Range• Average MPG• Instant MPG
TRIP  A/B• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
Total Range
Elec tric
Dasoline
Hold  OK : Reset
184 mi 64 mi
120 miN
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
A
B  
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Service Mode
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button 
A, scroll to Service Mode  and press Select /
Reset button 
B . System will display number 
of miles remaining until next service is due, as 
well as type of service  .
When service is required, 
the following will be 
displayed: 
Service Required
To reset the Service mode 
system, press and hold 
the Select /Reset button 
B for more than  
1 second  .
To turn Service In OFF,  
go to User Settings  . 
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in User 
Settings mode:  
• Press the Select /Reset button 
B up/down 
and scroll to Service Interval  . Press the 
Select /Reset button 
B to enter
 
• Press the Select /Reset button 
B up/down 
and toggle to ON, then press the Select/Reset 
button 
B  again
 . Then press the Select /Reset 
button B to scroll and select the desired 
miles or months for your next service
 
• Press the Select /Reset button 
B again to enter
User Settings
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, 
press the Mode button 
A when the vehicle is at a standstill and with  
the ENGINE START/ STOP button* in the ON position and select User 
Settings 
 .
You can navigate the selections on the 
display by pressing the Select /Reset button 
B  up/down, and then selecting the item by 
pressing the Select /Reset button B  again .
Driving Assist*:  
• Smart Cruise C ontrol Response*
 
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
 
• AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)*
 
• FCW (Forward Collision Warning)*
 
• Coasting Guide*
Door/Trunk:  
• Auto Door Lock* 
 
• Auto Door Unlock*
 
• Smart Trunk*
 
• Two Press Unlock
 
• Hor n Feedback
Lights:   
• On e-Touch Turn Signal 
 
• Headlamp Delay 
 
• We lcome Light* 
Sound:  
• Park Assist System Volume*
 
• BSD (Blind Spot Detection) Sound*
 
• Welcome Sound*
 
• Cluster  Voice Guidance* Service Interval:
 
• Set Mileage/Month
 
• Service Interval ON/OFF
Convenience:   
• Easy Seat Access* 
 
• Steering Position
 
• Wireless Charging System*
 
• Wiper/Light Display*
Other features:  
• Fuel Economy Auto Reset
 
• Fuel Economy Unit
 
• Temperature Unit 
 
• Tire Pressure Unit*
 
• Language*
 
 
To view a video on your 
mobile device, snap these 
QR Codes or visit the listed 
website  .
Refer to page 2 for more 
information  .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display: 
Maintenance Video  QR CODES
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
Service in
Off
Service Required
0000mi.
0000mi.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
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Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System* 
The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing 
lanes  . The light on the BSD button 
A will illuminate when turned ON  . The outside 
rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds  .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 18 mph  
and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor  . 
Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System 
boundary 
B, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors  . 
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal, 
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the 
system will sound an alert  .
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right  
side 
C, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the 
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD 
screen, with these conditions:   
• When the vehicle is in Reverse 
 
• When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position 
 
• Wh en the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS: 
 
•  The BSD system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph  
above the surrounding vehicles
 
•If the BSD is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BSD system returns to ON
 
•The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
 
 
Blind Spot Detection 
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  .QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
B
C
(Buttons are located left 
of the Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: The above images are for 
illustration purposes only and may not reflect 
actual operation  .
DA
DRIVER'S PANEL        
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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
 
•  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. 
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Toggle switch A up or down to  
adjust display brightness of the 
instrument panel illumination  .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel  
Dimmer does not adjust brightness  
on the UVO eServices System or  
the UVO eServices with Premium  
Navigation System screens; use the  
system’s setup menu to adjust  
brightness on the screens .
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  .
 
• 
 
•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
QUICK TIPS
A
B
DRIVER'S PANEL  
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO *AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* /High Beam 
Assist position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  OFF OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
 
• Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
 
• Push lever to turn High Beams ON
 
• Pull leve r to flash Headlights/High Beams
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* — When switch is in the AUTO 
position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start /Stop button* is on, the 
AFLS system will operate  . To turn the system off, change the switch setting  . 
After turning the system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling 
operates continuously  .
High Beam Assist* — The High Beam Assist will automatically adjust the 
brightness depending on brightness of oncoming vehicles and road conditions  .
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine 
Start /Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate  . To turn the system 
off, change the switch setting  .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* — DRL may help others to see the front of 
your vehicle during the day  . The lights will be on automatically when the ignition 
or ENGINE START/STOP button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO 
position, unless one of the following occurs:
 
• Headlights are on 
 
• Parking brake is applied  
• Fog lights are on
 
• Engine is turned off 
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To o p e r a t e :
 
• Tu r n  Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal 
 
• Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF 
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation  .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the 
Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then 
releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times  .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal 
blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster 
modes  .
REMINDERS:
 
•DRL only operates during the daytime 
 
•  The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied 
or the front fog lights are tuned on
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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• 
 
•Pressing lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed  . 
Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes
 
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
  
  If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater 
being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again  .
M I S T: Single wipe
OFF:  Wiper off
I N T:   Intermittent wipe
LO:  Slow wipe
HI:  Fast wipeHEV
B
A
(Located below gear shift) 
Windshield Wipers & Washers
To o p e r a t e :
 
• Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes 
 
• Press switch 
A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
 
• Pull lever to spray and wipe
QUICK TIPSQUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the ignition or 
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position  . 
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when 
button is pressed again to deactivate  .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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Audio Controls
AE
F
G
DCB
Cruise Control
A  Audio MODE button:  Press to cycle through FM 1-2/AM/SAT 1-3/USB/
Aux/iPod® 
Audio System ON/OFF: Press and hold to turn power on; Press to turn 
power off
B   Seek/Preset button:   
Radio Mode:  Press to advance through Preset Stations  . Press and hold  
to auto seek  
Media Mode:  Press to move Track Up/Down  . Press & hold to  
FF/REW
C Volume button:  Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D Mute button: Press to mute all audio
E  CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control  
ON/OFF
F  Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase 
Cruising Speed
F  Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease  
Cruising Speed
G  Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control setting,  
do one of the following:
 
• Press the brake pedal
 
• Press the CANCEL button 
 
 
•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph 
•The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been 
depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
QUICK TIPS
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your 
Owner’s Manual for more details 
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive  
to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls  
while driving.
For further audio system operations, refer to page 29.
 
 
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
 .QUICK TIP
(Type A shown)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
B Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
C  Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place 
calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system
AB
DE
C
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
 
 
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking 
the command  .QUICK TIP
D  Receive/Place Call button:  Press to receive/place/transfer calls  . Press 
to place a call using voice command prompts from the system, or to 
answer an incoming call
E End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual or the UVO System User’s Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call 
Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
 
 
•  Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of 
phonebook entries
 
•Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® 
Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone 
to another
 
•Changing language setting may delete paired phones
QUICK TIPS
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your 
Owner’s Manual for more details 
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive  
to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls  
while driving
(Type A shown)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS  
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*IF EQUIPPED 
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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
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