ignition KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

3. If leaks are found, if the warning
light remains ON, or if the brakes do
not operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Kia Dealer for a brake
system inspection and necessary
repairs.
To check bulb operation, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
IMMOBILIZER
INDICATOR
(IF EQUIPPED)This light illuminates when the
immobilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
before starting the engine, have the
system checked by an authorized Kia
Dealer. AIR BAG WARNING This warning light will remain ON for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch ON. If the
system does not operate as described or
if the light comes on while the vehicle is
being driven, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for immediate assistance.
SAFETY BELT WARNINGAs a reminder to the driver and
passenger, safety belt warning light will
blink for approximately 6 seconds each
time you turn the ignition switch ON.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON or if
it is unfastened after the key is turned
ON, the safety belt warning light blinks
for approximately 6 seconds. SAFETY BELT WARNING
CHIME If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is turned “ON” or
if it is disconnected after the key is ON,
the safety belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 6 seconds.
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WARNING -
Brake
Warning Lights
Driving the vehicle with a
warning light ON is dangerous.
If the brake warning light
remains ON, have the brakes
checked and repaired
immediately.
AIR
BAG
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KEY REMINDER WARNING
CHIMEIf the driver’s door is opened and the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch,
the key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to remind you to remove
your keys from the ignition before you
lock the vehicle.
HEADLIGHT HIGH
BEAM INDICATORThis indicator illuminates when the
headlights are on and in the high beam
position or when the turn signal lever is
pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.DOOR AJAR WARNINGThis warning light comes on when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
CAUTION
 Prolonged driving with the On
Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( )
illuminated may cause damage to
the emission control systems
which could effect driveability
and/or fuel economy.
 If the On Board Diagnostic
System Malfunction Indicator
Light ( ) begins to flash ON
and OFF, potential catalytic con-
verter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine
power. Have the On Board
Diagnostic System inspected as
soon as possible by an
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent repair shop.
CHECK
CHECK
✻
NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the
On Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) in
the instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily. Always ensure that
the fuel filler cap is tight.
CHECK
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING LIGHT
(IF EQUIPPED)This light illuminates when you start the
engine. The light will go off if the ABS
is operating normally. Also, this light
comes on if the key is turned to ON, and
then goes off in 2-3 seconds if the system
is operating normally. If this warning
light illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, have the vehicle checked
by an Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent repair shop as soon as
possible.
FRONT FOG INDICATOR
(IF EQUIPPED)This light comes on when the fog lights
are ON.CRUISE INDICATOR
(IF EQUIPPED)The cruise indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated only
when the vehicle cruising speed has been
set using the control switch. The
indicator light does not illuminate when
the main cruise control switch is
activated.TRUNK LID OPEN
WARNING LIGHT This light remains on unless the trunk lid
is completely closed.
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
(IF EQUIPPED)The TCS indicator will illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, but should go off after 3
seconds. It means the TCS is in the
stand-by status and at the moment of the
actual operation of the TCS, the indicator
will blink.
Press the TCS switch, then the system
will be deactivated and the TCS
indicator will illuminate.
If the TCS indicator stays on in the TCS
ON mode, take your car to your
Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
system checked.
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ABS
CRUISE
TCS
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LIGHTINGSINSTRUMENT PANEL
LIGHT CONTROLThe instrument panel lights can be made
brighter or dimmer by turning the
instrument panel light control knob.
AUTO LIGHT CONTROL
( IF EQUIPPED )To activate the auto light feature, twist
the knob on the end of the control lever.
If you set the knob to “AUTO” the tail
lights and headlights will turn on or off
automatically depending on the external
illumination.
CRUISETCS
MMSA4023
MMSA4061
✻
NOTICE - Battery Saver
FunCtion
• This function operates in order
to prevent the battery from
being discharged by turning off
the small light (except head-
lights) automatically when the
driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver-side door.
• By applying this function, the
tail light will be turned off auto-
matically if the ignition key is
removed. Therefore, to keep the
tail light on when the ignition
key is removed.
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the multi function
switch off and on again.
✻
NOTICE
To ensure proper operation of the
Auto Light Control System, never
place items on the sensor located in
the instrument panel.
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TURN SIGNALSThe same lever that controls the head-
lights also controls the turn signals. The
ignition switch must be ON for the turn
signals to function. Move the lever up or
down to activate the turn signals. The
turn signals will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues to
flash after a turn, manually return the
lever to the OFF (middle) position.
LANE CHANGE SIGNALSTo signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in
position. The lever will return to the
OFF(middle) position when released.
Green arrow indicators on the instrument
panel indicate which turn signal is
operating. If an indicator stays ON and
does not flash or if it flashes abnormally,
one or more of the turn signal bulbs may
be burned out and will require
replacement.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day. DRL can
be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn
and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your High-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
• the headlight switch is ON.
• the parking brake is engaged.
• the engine stops.
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MMSA4028
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED)To turn on the front fog lights, place the
switch in the “ON” position. They will
come on when the headlight switch is in
the first or second position.
WIPERS AND WASHERSWINDSHIELD WIPERSThe ignition switch must be ON.
To turn the wipers ON, pull the
windshield wiper control lever down.
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
LO - Normal wiper speed
HI - Fast wiper speed
VARIABLE-SPEED
INTERMITTENT WIPERS
(IF EQUIPPED)Set the knob to the INT position and
choose the desired speed of the wipers
by turning the ring.
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MMSA4029
INT
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4030
INT
TIME
PULL
MMSA4031
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CAUTION :
Do not use the washer in freezing tem-
peratures without first warming the
windshield in advance with the
defrosters; the washer solution could
freeze on contact with the windshield
and obscure your vision.
REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTERThe defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window.
The ignition switch must be on for the
defroster to operate.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the air conditioning panel. The
rear window defroster indicator on the
rear window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.The rear window defroster automatically
turns OFF after 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned OFF. To turn
off the defroster, press the rear window
defroster button again. If there is heavy
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, brush it off before operating the
rear defroster.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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OFF
MMSA4046
A Type
B Type
✻
NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
✻
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.✻
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, operate the defroster
only while the engine is running.
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INTERIOR FEATURESDIGITAL CLOCK When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
RESET:
To clear away minutes, press the “R”
button with your finger, a pencil or similar
object. When you release the button, the
clock will be set precisely on the hour.For example, if the “R” button is pressed
while the time is between 9:01 and 9:29,
the display will be reset to 9:00.
9:01-9:29 = 9:00
9:30-9:59 = 10:00
HOUR:
Pressing the “H” button with your finger,
a pencil or similar object will advance
the time displayed by one hour.
MINUTE:
Pressing the “M” button with your finger,
a pencil or similar object will advance the
time displayed by one minute.
ELECTRICAL POWER
OUTLET (IF EQUIPPED)To plug in auxiliary electrical equipment,
flip the outlet cover open from the edge
of the cover and follow the proper
installation instructions that are included
with any electrical equipment you install.
Maximum electrical draw must not
exceed 10 ampere at 12 volts after
engine is started.
MMSA4036
✻
NOTICE
• Use when the engine is running,
and remove a plug from the
power outlet after using the elec-
tric appliance. Using when the
engine stops or remaining the
electric appliance with plugged
in for many hours may cause the
battery to be discharged.
• Adjust the air conditioner or
heater to the lowest operation
level when you have to use the
power socket while using air-
conditioner or heater.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTERTo operate the cigarette lighter, press it
in and release it. When it is heated, it
automatically pops out and is ready for
use. If the engine is not running, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC
position for the lighter to operate. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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MMSA4047
(Continued)
• If you have to use to the electri-
cal accessories that draw higher
power (vacuum cleaner, lights,
cooler, etc.) only use the power
outlet intermittently and with
greater caution.
• Long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with electrical
accessories plugged in) will dis-
charge the vehicle’s battery and
degrade the battery life.
• Cap the cover of power outlet
when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
✻
NOTICE
• Do not hold the lighter in
because it will overheat.
• Only a genuine Kia lighter
should be used in the cigarette
lighter socket. The use of plug-in
accessories (shavers, hand-held
vacuums and coffee pots, for
example) may damage the socket
or cause electrical failure.
• If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
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TCS ON/OFF MODEIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the
instrument cluster will not be illuminated.
The indicator will illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, but it should go off after 3
seconds. It means the TCS is in the stand-
by status and at the moment of the actual
operation of the TCS, the indicator will
blink.
To switch to TCS OFF mode, press the
TCS switch. System will be deactivated
and the TCS indicator in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
If the TCS indicator stays on in the TCS
ON mode, take your car to your
Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
system checked.
✻
NOTICE
• The TCS ON mode is activated
automatically when the engine is
started.
 When the TCS is operating
properly, you may feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is
only the effect of brake control
and is not unusual.
 When the engine starts, your
may hear a “click” sound from
the engine compartment. This is
only the sound of the TCS being
checked.
 When moving out of mud or
fresh snow with the TCS ON,
pressing the accelerator pedal
may not cause the engine speed
to increase.
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