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Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following Hybrid/Plug-In system modes to inform the driver of its status To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the vehicle, it is also recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative braking system is recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s Hybrid/Plug-In system is standing by Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and the regenerative braking system are both recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
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Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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HYBRID
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Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
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(Located on Driver ’s Panel to the left of the steering wheel)
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)Video
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster (Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume) or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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When LK A detects the lane markers, both lanes are displayed white
When LK A does not detect the lane markers, the lanes are displayed gray
When LK A detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not always aler t the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†3
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver ’s steering to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white or green It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the system does not detect the lane markers When LK A detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the Lane Safety icon will illuminate green
If LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, LK A may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster, or, LK A may provide steering inputs, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster
There are three available modes:
•Off - LK A will turn off

Lane Keeping Assist - LK A will automatically assist the driver ’s steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane

Lane Departure Warning - LK A will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected The driver must steer the vehicle
LK A will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph

LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in

The vehicle is between the lane markers
REMINDERS:

LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated

When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
QR CODEHighway Driving Assist (HDA)*†3
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to help detect vehicles and lanes ahead, and help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and keep the vehicle between lanes while driving on the highway (or motorway)
When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator A will illuminate green If the conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light A will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green A
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster, and an audible warning will sound If hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected, HDA will cancel
HDA settings:
•HDA can be turned on/off by going to the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine
Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, then DRIVER CONVENIENCE Select H I G H WAY DRIVING ASSIST to activate
REMINDERS:

Current highway speeds and controlled or limited access roads information may var y Future navigation updates may change this information See owner ’s manual for more information
•When the ignition is cycled, HDA returns to its previous state, on or off
When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the infotainment system screen
RVM activates when the:
•Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* (Green Light) is in the ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dir t y Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)*†3
Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) displays the rear blind spot area of the vehicle in the cluster when the turn signal is turned on to help safely change lanes
BVM Settings:
•Enable BVM in the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, BLIND-SPOT SAFET Y and then BLIND-SPOT VIEW
BVM will operate when the Engine Start/Stop button is on and the turn signal is activated
BVM will not operate when the Engine Start/Stop button is off, a turn signal is deactivated or another warning screen comes up on the Instrument Cluster LCD
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) Video
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See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible
Press the ESC OFF button B to turn Traction Control OFF/ON
To turn OFF both the Traction Control and Stability Control, press and hold for more than 3 seconds Press it again to turn ON
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards 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:

ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup When the ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again

The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
REMINDERS:

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 an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice

HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
With the parking lights/headlights ON, press the button A (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster illumination Control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Front Windows Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDERS:
• When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Press button C to lock the rear passenger doors An indicator will illuminate showing the system is active
This system is on by default, and then activated once the button C is pressed To deactivate, press the button again
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
But ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster or the infotainment system on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
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(But ton/switch panel located on Driver ’s Door)
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electronic Child Safety Lock System Video
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While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
•If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
•If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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Press but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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Lock System
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
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To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the Lock-Release Lever A down and adjust the desired angle B and distance C
When finished, pull the Lock-Release Lever A up to lock the Steering Wheel in place
Do not at tempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your steering wheel may var y See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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To adjust the steering wheel angle, it may be helpful to first adjust the steering wheel’s distance from the driver
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal D
•Turn Signals – Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal E
•Fog Lights – Press toggle switch F to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation

One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing D The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To turn the One-Touch Lane Change Signal off/on, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster or the infotainment system
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
One-Touch Lane Change Signal
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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REMINDERS:

High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions
Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph

If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without High Beam Assist canceled If the lever is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by High Beam Assist, low beam will be on and the High Beam Assist will turn off

If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously

When HBA is not working properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist system’ warning message will appear and warning light will appear on the cluster See an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the day time
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and push the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
High Beam Assist (HBA)
To operate:
•Rotate the switch to change the Headlight function A
•Push the lever to turn the High Beams ON B
•Pull the lever to flash the Headlights/High Beams C
AUTO Light position* – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will turn 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
•Engine is turned off
•Headlight switch is in the OFF position
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Headlights & High Beams
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
REMINDERS:

The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging

If the driver door is opened, charging will be disabled

Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers

Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through a cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use

Charging Per formance – Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factor that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the tray A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1 Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience, then Wireless Charging System
2 Slide open cover B Place the smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
3 Indicator light C may change to amber once wireless charging begins
4 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
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•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings

If wireless charging does not work, move the smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area

For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding the rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
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Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
The Electronic 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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 is OFF
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button B on the center panel below the gear shift Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD button B is pressed 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 pressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO HOLD button B is manually pressed 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
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
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
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REMINDERS:

Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse

To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle

Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, 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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