key KIA Optima 2011 3.G Owner's Guide

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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door's window. The driv-
er has a power window lock switch which
can block the operation of passenger
windows. The power windows can be
operated for approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if
the front doors open, the power windows
cannot be operated within the 30 second
period.
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NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
in an open (or partially open position),
your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This noise
is a normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the fol-
lowing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch. If you experi-
ence the noise with the sunroof open,
slightly reduce the size of the sunroof
opening.
Window opening and closing
Type A
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-
tion (5). Type B - Auto down window (if equipped)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
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Power window lock button
(if equipped)
The driver can disable the power win-
dow switches on the passenger door
by pressing the power window lock
switch located on the driver’s door to
the LOCK position (pressed).
When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position (pressed),
the driver’s master control cannot
operate the passenger door power
windows.
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CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the power window system, do notopen or close two windows ormore at the same time. This willalso ensure the longevity of the fuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door andthe individual door windowswitch in opposing directions atthe same time. If this is done, thewindow will stop and cannot beopened or closed.WARNING - Windows
NEVER leave the ignition key in the vehicle.
NEVER leave any child unattend- ed in the vehicle. Even very
young children may inadvertently
cause the vehicle to move, entan-
gle themselves in the windows,
or otherwise injure themselves or
others.
Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head and
other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a win-
dow.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(pressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by the child.
Do not extend any head or arms outside the window while driving.

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Recalling positions from memory
1. Shift the shift lever into P while theignition switch is ON.
2. To recall the position in memory, press the desired memory button (1 or 2).
The system will beep once, then the
driver seat will automatically adjust to
the stored positions.
Adjusting the control switch for the driver
seat while the system is recalling the
stored position will cause the movement
to stop and move in the direction that the
control switch is moved.
Easy access function
(if equipped)
With the shift lever in the P position, the
system will move the driver's seat auto-
matically as follows.
Without smart key system - It will move the driver’s seat rearwardwhen the ignition key is removed.
- It will move the driver’s seat forward when the ignition key is inserted.
With smart key system - It will move the driver’s seat rearwardwhen the engine start/stop button is
turned to the OFF position or the
smart key is removed from the smart
key holder.
- It will move the driver’s seat forward when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ACC or START position
or the smart key is inserted into the
smart key holder.
WARNING
Use caution when recalling adjust-
ment memory while sitting in the
vehicle. Push the seat position con-
trol knob to the desired position
immediately if the seat moves too
far in any direction.

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Vehicle option (if equipped)
1. When the vehicle is at a standstill,pressing the TRIP button for more than
2 seconds with the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion or engine running, the LCD dis-
play on the cluster will change to the
"User Setting" mode.
You can move to items by pressing the TRIP button and select the item by
pressing the RESET button.
2. In the "User Setting" mode, select "Vehicle Option".
3. Move (TRIP button) to the desired item and select (RESET button).
Auto Door Lock
Off - The auto door lock operation will be canceled.
Speed - All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
Shift Lever - All doors will be automati- cally locked if the shift lever
is shifted from the P(Park)
position to the R(Reverse),
N(Neutral) or D(Drive) posi-
tion.
Auto Door Unlock
Off - The auto door unlock operation willbe inactivated.
Key Out - All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ignition key
is removed from ignition switch
(or smart key is removed from
the smart key holder).
Shift Lever - All doors will be automati- cally unlocked if the shift
lever is shifted to the P
(Park) position.
Twice Unlock
On - The driver’s door will unlock if thedoor is unlocked. When the door is
unlocked again within 4 seconds, all
doors will unlock.
Off - The two turn unlock function will be inactivated. Therefore, all doors will
unlock if the door is unlocked.
❈ Except the central door lock switch.
Seat Easy Access (only for Driver
Position Memory System equipped vehicle)
On - The driver's seat will automatically move forward or rearward for the
driver to enter or exit the vehicle
comfortably.
Off - The Seat Easy Access function will be inactivated.
Headlamp Escort
On - The Headlamp Escort and EscortWelcome function will be activated.
Off - The Headlamp Escort and Escort Welcome function will be inactivat-
ed.
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Welcome Light (if equipped)
On - The Welcome Light function will be
activated.
Off - The Welcome Light function will be inactivated.
Welcome Sound
On - The Welcome Sound function willbe activated.
Off - The Welcome Sound function will be inactivated.
Auto Triple Turn (One-touch tripleturn signal)
On - The lane change signals will blink 3 times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
Off - The Auto Triple Turn function will be inactivated.
Horn feedback
On - The hazard warning light will blinkand the horn will sound when the
door is locked or unlocked with the
transmitter or smart key.
Off - The hazard warning light will blink but the horn will not sound when the
door is locked or unlocked with the
transmitter or smart key.
AVG fuel economy
Auto Reset - The average fuel economy will reset automatically
when you drive after refuel-
ing.
Manual Reset - The average fuel econo- my will not reset auto-
matically when you drive
after refueling.
Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized KIA
dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
warning lights are still on, this indicates a
situation that needs attention. When
releasing the parking brake, the brake
system warning light should go off. The
fuel warning light will stay on if the fuel
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Charging system warninglight
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
KIA dealer correct the problem as
soon as possible.
Trunk lid open warninglight
This warning light illuminates when the
trunk lid is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position.
Tail light indicator*
This indicator illuminates when the tail
lights are on.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized KIA dealer.
With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if the engine start/stop button is turned
to the ON position, the indicator will
illuminate until the engine is started.
However, when the smart key is not in
the vehicle, if the engine start/stop but-
ton is depressed, the indicator will blink
for a few minutes to indicate that you
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When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position and the indicator turns
off after 2 seconds, the system may
need repair. Have the vehicle checked
by an authorized KIA dealer.
When the battery is weak, if the engine start/stop button is depressed, the indi-
cator will blink and you will not be able
to start the engine. However, you may
still be able to start the engine by
inserting the smart key in the smart
key holder. If smart key system related
parts need repair, the indicator blinks.Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
Malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this indicator illuminates while driving, it
indicates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This indicator will also illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, and will go off in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized KIA dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized KIA dealer promptly.

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Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise
control ON/OFF button on the steering
wheel is pushed.
The indicator goes off when the cruise
control ON/OFF button is pushed again.
For more Information, refer to “Cruise
control system” in section 5. Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
function switch (SET- or RES+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator in the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the cruise
control switch (SET- or RES+) is pushed.
The cruise SET indicator does not illumi-
nate when the cruise control switch
(CANCEL) is pushed or the system is
disengaged.
Key reminder warning chime
Without smart key
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
helps prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
With smart key
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.SET
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Electric power steering(EPS) system warning light(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates after the
ignition key is turned to the ON position
and then it will go off when the engine
starts.
This light also comes on when the EPS
has malfunctioned. If it comes on while
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized KIA dealer.
Active ECO system
When the active ECO is operating, the
ECO indicator is green.
For more detailed information, refer to
“Active ECO” in chapter 5.
LCD display warning (if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC,
ON, or START position, the warning illu-
minates on the LCD display. Also, the
chime sounds for 5 seconds when the
smart key is not in the vehicle and the
door is closed.
Always have the smart key with you. Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, the warning illumi-
nates on the LCD display for 10 seconds.
Also, the immobilizer indicator and the
key holder light blinks for 10 seconds.EPS
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Low key battery
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed to the OFF position when the
smart key in the vehicle discharges, the
warning illuminates on the LCD display
for about 10 seconds.
Replace the battery with a new one. Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly without
depressing the brake pedal, the warning
illuminates on the LCD display for about
10 seconds to indicate that you should
depress the brake pedal to start the
engine.Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off the engine without the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will change
to the ACC position. If the button is
pressed once more it will change to the
ON position. The warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position to turn off the
engine.
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