trunk release 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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34*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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
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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
QUICK TIPS
CENTER PANEL  
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37*IF EQUIPPED 
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  .
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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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  
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Fuel Door and Trunk Release
Press the button C to release the fuel door .
Pull the button 
D to open the trunk  .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 .  Pull the Hood Release Lever 
A to u nlatch the Hood 
2  .  In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary  
Latch 
B inside of the Hoo d’s center and lift the Hood 
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press   
down to securely lock in place  .
(Buttons located on Driver's Door)
C
D
(Located on Driver side kick panel) (Latch located inside hood)
A
B
 
 
One-Click Fuel Cap 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
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CLICK!
Fuel Cap / Malfunction 
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction 
Indicator 
 from illuminating  .
REMINDER: The Fuel Filler Door Release button is 
located on the lower part of the driver’s door panel  . 
REMINDERS: 
 
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
 
•  Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
 
• 
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging 
Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield 
direct light through the front 
or side windows  . Slide the 
Sunvisor out and adjust  
as needed  .
OTHER KEY FEATURES