ECO mode KIA Optima 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your authorized Kia
dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia replacement
parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important information as
well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is sold.
This manual covers all MAGENTISmodels and will familiarize
you with operation, maintenance and safety information about
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty and
Consumer Information Manual that provides important
information on all warranties regarding your vehicle. We urge
you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of
your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for
its various models.
Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along with the
various illustrations, may not all be applicable to your particular
vehicle. The information and specifications included in this
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have questions, always check with your Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring
pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
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CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the
use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet
Kia specification. You must always use high quality fuels
and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on page 7-
35 in the Maintenance section and page 5-2 in the Driving
tips section of the Owner’s Manual.
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PLACEMENT OF A CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMWe recommend that, whenever possible,
you put the child restraint in the center
position of the rear seat.
If the center rear seat is not available, or
you are using more than one child
restraint system in the vehicle at the
same time, the rear safety belts have
been designed to allow a child restraint
to be used in these positions. Since those
safety belts normally lock only under
extreme or emergency conditions
(emergency lock mode) you must
manually adjust those belts to the auto
lock mode.
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WARNING
When a child restraint is not in
use, make sure that it is
secured by a safety belt. In a
sudden stop or accident, a
loose child restraint could be
thrown forward and injure
someone.
WARNING - Restraint
Instructions
Failure to observe this manuals
instructions regarding child
restraint systems and the
instructions provided with the
child restraint system could
increase the chance and/or
severity of injury in an accident.✻
NOTICE
The driver’s safety belt
incorporates the emergency lock
mode only.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-42AIR BAG -
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHAT YOUR AIR BAG
SYSTEM DOESYour vehicle is equipped with a dual
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),
which includes an air bag for the driver
and another air bag for the front
passenger.
WHAT YOUR AIR BAG
SYSTEM DOES NOT DOThe air bag system is designed to
supplement or add to the protection
provided to properly BELTED
occupants in moderate to severe frontal
collisions. It is not a substitute for the
driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt
and it does not provide restraint to the
lower body.
WHY DIDN’T MY AIR BAG
GO OFF IN A COLLISION?There are many types of accidents in
which the air bag would not be expected
to provide additional protection. These
include side or rear impacts, rollovers,
and second or third impacts in multiple-
impact accidents as well as low speed
impacts. Remember: air bags are only
designed to inflate when the impact
would throw the occupant into the air
bags -generally from a little to the left to
a little to the right of straight ahead. In
other words, just because your vehicle is
damaged end even if it is totally
unusable, don’t be surprised that the
airbag(s) did not inflate.
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STARTING THE ENGINE1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into NEUTRAL. Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(For safety, the engine will not start if
the clutch pedal is not depressed fully
on manual transaxle equipped
models.)
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine if the
shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START
and hold it until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.In extremely cold weather, below 0ºF
(minus 18ºC), or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let it
warm up without depressing the
accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing the
accelerator.If the engine fails to start using this
procedure, attempt the following.
The engine fails to start when the engine
is cold (engine coolant temperature is
below 32ºF/0ºC):
A no start condition may be caused by an
engine that has become flooded (has
excessive fuel in the cylinders). If this is
the case, follow the starting procedure
below.
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
3. Depress the accelerator fully and
hold it.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to P (Park).
If it is safe to do so considering traf-
fic and road conditions, you may
put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while still mov-
ing and turn the ignition switch to
the START position in an attempt
to restart the engine.
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4. While holding the accelerator fully
depressed, turn the ignition switch to
the START position and hold it (a
maximum of 10 seconds) to discharge
the excess fuel.
If the engine starts, the engine speed
will increase suddenly; immediately
release the ignition key and the
accelerator.
If the engine has not yet started,
release the accelerator after cranking
the engine.
5. Without depressing the accelerator,
crank the engine until it starts (a max-
imum of 10 seconds).
If the engine fails to start when the
engine is warm:If the engine is unusually difficult to
restart when it is warm (fails to start
after repeated attempts without
depressing the accelerator):
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2.Manual Transaxle- Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle- Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. While depressing the accelerator
pedal about halfway down, turn the
ignition switch to the START
position and hold it (a maximum of
10 seconds).
4. After the engine has started, let it idle
for about 10 seconds before driving.In some models, the starter may not
operate if:
• In an automatic transaxle, the shift lever
is NOT in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
• In a manual transaxle, the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Excessive engine noise (from valve
tappets) may occur if the engine has not
been operated for an extended period.
The noise should stop after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature.
If the noise does not stop, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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✻
NOTICE
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Excessive or improper use of the
starter may damage it.
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MOVING UP A STEEP GRADE
FROM A STANDING STARTTo move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake pedal,
shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select
the appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a
tendency to roll backwards. Shifting
the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear)
while in Sports mode will help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards.
SHIFT LOCK SYSTEMFor your safety, the Automatic Transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park) ;
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
key to the ON position.
3. Depress the lock release button and
move the shift lever.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC
or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot
be shifted from P (Park).
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed
and released with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, a chattering noise near
the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
Note that the ignition key cannot be
removed unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position. If the ignition switch is
in any other position, the key cannot be
removed.
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CAUTION
 Shift into the “R” and “P” posi-
tion only when the vehicle has
completely stopped.
 Do not accelerate the engine in
reverse or any of the forward
positions with the brakes applied.
 Always apply the footbrake when
shifting from “P” or “N”, to “R”
or “D” position.
 Do not use the “P” (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking
brake. Always set the parking
brake, shift the transaxle into
“P” (Park) position and turn off
the ignition when you leave the
vehicle, even momentarily.
Never leave the vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is run-
ning.
 Check the automatic transaxle
fluid level regularly, and add
fluid as necessary.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-20GAUGESSPEEDOMETERThe speedometer indicates the forward
speed of the vehicle.ODOMETER/TRIPMETERYou can choose the odometer, tripmeter
A and tripmeter B by pressing the mode
selection button.ODOMETERThe odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.TRIPMETERTRIP A: Tripmeter A
TRIP B: Tripmeter B
The tripmeter indicates the distance of
individual trips selected by the driver.
Tripmeter A and B can be reset to zero
by pressing the reset button for one
second or more, and then releasing.
TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates the approximate
number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct
shift points and prevent lugging the
engine and/or over-revving it.
The tachometer pointer may move
slightly when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and will
not affect the accuracy of the tachometer
once the engine is running.
FUEL GAUGEThe fuel gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity: 65L (17 us gal.)
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low
fuel warning light located in the
instrument panel.
MMSA4021
MMSA4022Red Zone
✻
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine within
the tachometer’s RED ZONE. This
may cause severe engine damage.
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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.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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ABS
CRUISE
TCS
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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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• The air conditioning system includes
a function that will automatically turn
the A/C compressor OFF if engine
coolant temperature approaches an
overheating level. A/C compressor
operation will resume once engine
coolant temperature returns to the
“normal” range. Also, the A/C
compressor is automatically turned
off for a few seconds when the
accelerator is fully depressed.
• When operating the air conditioning
system use the outside (fresh) air
position.
• Operating the air conditioning system
in the recirculated air position does
provide maximum cooling, however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to
become stale.
AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)1. Temperature Control Swicth
2. AUTO (Automatic Control) Switch
3. OFF Switch
4. Indicator Light
5. Air Conditioning Switch
6. Ambient Switch 7. Rear Window Defroster Switch
8. Defroster Switch
9. Air Intake Control Switch
10. Air Flow Control Switch (Mode Switch)
11. Fan Speed Control Switch
12. Air Quality Control System (If equipped)
AUTO
A MODE AMB
AUTO AMB A/C
OFF
A/C
MMSA4045
1 2 11
34
12 9 6 10 7 85
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic heating and cooling control system
controlled by simply setting the desired temperature.
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