ECO mode KIA Optima 2012 3.G Owner's Guide

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Using CD Player
1. Button
If the CD is loaded, turns to CD mode. If
no CD, it displays “No Media” for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
2. Button (RANDOM)
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to activate ‘RDM’ mode and more
than 0.8 seconds to activate ‘ALL RDM’
mode. It wil play the next song at once.
RDM : Only files/tracks in a folder/disc
are played back in a random sequence.
ALL RDM (MP3/WMA Only) : All files in a disc are played back in the random
sequence.
3. Button (REPEAT)
Press this button for less than 0.8 seconds
to activate 'RPT' mode and more than 0.8
seconds to activate 'FLD RPT' mode.
RPT : Only a track (file) is repeatedlyplayed back.
FLD RPT (MP3/WMA Only) : Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.
4. Button
Press button for less than
0.8 seconds to play from the beginning
of current song.
Press button for less than
0.8 seconds and press again within
1 second to play the previous song.
Press button for 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to initiate reverse direc-
tion high speed sound search of cur-
rent song.
Press button for less than
0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Press button for 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to initiate forward direc-
tion high speed sound search of cur-
rent song.
5. Button
Play each song in the CD for 10 seconds. To
cancel SCAN Play, press this button again.
6. CD Eject Button
Press button to eject the CD. This button works regardless of ignition
switch status.
7. CD Slot
Insert a CD label side up and gently push
in while ignition switch is on ACC or ON.
The audio automatically switches to CD
mode and begins to play the CD.
If the audio was turned off, audio power
will automatically turned on as the CD is
inserted.
This audio only recognizes 12cm-size, CD- DA (Audio CD) or ISO data-CD (MP3 CD).
If UDF data-CD or non-CD (e.g. DVD) isinserted, "Reading Error" message will
be displayed and the disc will be ejected.
SCAN
TRACK
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CD
CAUTION
Do not insert a CD if CD indicator is
lit.
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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION IN USING
USB DEVICE
To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is not con-nected when starting up the vehi-cle. Connect the device afterstarting up.
If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it maydamage the USB device. (USBflashdrives are very sensitive toelectric shock.)
If the engine is started up or turned off while the external USBdevice is connected, the externalUSB device may not work.
It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression ratebetween 8Kbps~320Kbps.
Take precautions for static electrici- ty when connecting or disconnect-ing the external USB device.
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(Continued) An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is not recognizable.
Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device canbe unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB device isnot either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,then the device will not be recog- nized.
Use only a USB device formatted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog-nizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contactwith the human body or otherobjects.
If you repeatedly connect or dis- connect the USB device in a shortperiod of time, it may break thedevice.
You may hear a strange noise when connecting or disconnect-ing a USB device.
(Continued)(Continued) If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device canbe damaged or may malfunction. Therefore, disconnect the externalUSB device when the audio is turned off or in another mode. (e.g,Radio, SIRIUS or CD)
Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device orthe type of the files stored in thedevice, there is a difference in the time taken for recognition of thedevice.
Do not use the USB device for pur- poses other than playing musicfiles.
Use of USB accessories such as rechargers or heaters using USBI/F may lower performance orcause trouble.
If you use devices such as a USB hub purchased separately, thevehicle’s audio system may not recognize the USB device. In thatcase, connect the USB devicedirectly to the multimedia termi- nal of the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle
Using USB device
1. Button (USB or AUX)
If the auxiliary device is connected, it
switches to AUX or USB mode to play
the sound from the auxiliary player.
If there is no auxiliary device, then the
message “No Media” will become dis-
played on the LCD for 3 seconds and
returns to previous mode.
2. Button (RANDOM)
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-onds to play songs randomly in current
folder.
Press this button for 0.8 seconds or longer to play songs randomly in entire
USB device. To cancel RANDOM play, press this
button again.
3. Button (REPEAT)
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-onds to repeat current song.
Press this button for 0.8 seconds or longer to repeat all songs in current folder.
To cancel REPEAT, press this button again.
4. Button
Press the button for less
than 0.8 seconds to play from the
beginning of the current song.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec
onds and press it again within 1 sec-
ond to move to and play the previous
song.
Press the button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to play the song in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the button for less
than 0.8 seconds to move to the next
song. Press the button for 0.8 seconds
or longer to play the song in forward
direction in fast speed.5. Button
Plays each song in the USB device for 10
seconds.
To cancel SCAN Play, press this button
again.
6. Button
Displays the information of the file cur-
rently played in the order of
FILE NAME
➟ TITLE ➟ ARTIST ➟ALBUM ➟ FOLDER ➟ TOTAL FILE ➟NORMAL DISPLAY ➟ FILE NAME…
(Displays no information if the file has no
song information.)
INFO
SCAN
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Using iPod®
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iPod®is a trademark of Apple Inc.
1. Button (iPod®)
If iPod®is connected, it switches to the
iPod®mode from the previous mode to
play the song files stored in the iPod®.
If there is no iPod®connected, then it dis-
plays the message "No Media" for 3 sec-
onds and returns to the previous mode.
2. Button (RANDOM)
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds to shuffle order of all songs in
current category. (Song Random) Press this button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to shuffle order of albums in cur-
rent category. (Album Random)
To cancel RANDOM Play, press this button again.
3. Button (REPEAT)
Repeats the song currently played.
4. Button
Press the button for less
than 0.8 seconds to play from the
beginning of the song currently played.
Press the button for less than 0.8 sec-
onds and press it again within 1 sec-
ond to move to and play the previous
track.
Press the button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to play the song in reverse
direction in fast speed.
Press the button for less
than 0.8 seconds to move to the next
track.
Press the button for 0.8 seconds or
longer to play the song in forward direc-
tion in fast speed.
5. Button
Plays each song in the iPod®device for
10 seconds.
To cancel SCAN Play, press this button
again.
6. Button (MENU)
Moves to the upper category from cur-
rently played category of the iPod®.
To move to (play) the category (song)
displayed, press knob.
You will be able to search through the
lower category of the selected category.
The standard order of iPod
®’s category is
SONGS➟ALBUMS➟ARTISTS➟GEN-
RES➟iPod®
TUNE
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Features of your vehicle
Using SIRIUS®Satellite Radio
Your Kia vehicle is equipped with a 3
month complimentary period of SIRIUS®
Satellite Radio so you have access to
over 130 channels of music, information,
and entertainment programming.
Activation
In order to extend or reactivate your sub-
scription to SIRIUS®Satellite Radio, you
will need to contact SIRIUS®Customer
Care at 1-888-539-7474. Have your 12
digit SID (Sirius
®Identification Number)/ESN
(Electronic Serial Number) ready. To retrieve
the SID/ESN, turn on the radio, press the
[SAT] button, and tune to channel zero. Please note that the vehicle will need to
be turned on, in Sirius mode, and have
an unobstructed view of the sky in order
for the radio to receive the activation sig-
nal.
1. Button(SIRIUS®
Satellite Radio)
Press the button to switch to
SIRIUS®Satellite Radio. It cycles
through the different bands as noted
below.
SAT1
➟SAT2➟SAT3➟SAT1...
2. Button (CHANNEL)
Press button for less than
0.8 seconds to select previous or next
channel.
Press button for 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to continuously move to
previous or next channel.
If “CATEGORY” Icon is displayed at the top of the screen, channel up/down is
done through the channels within cur-
rent category.
3. Button
When the button is pressed, itautomatically scans the radio stations
upwards. The SCAN feature steps through every
channel, starting from the initial chan-
nel, for ten seconds.
Press the button again to stop the scan feature and to listen to the
currently selected channel.
If "CATEGORY" Icon is displayed at the top of the screen, channel chang-
ing is done through the channels with-
in current category.
4. Button (CATEGORY)
Press button to enter the
Category List Mode. The display will
indicate the category items, highlight
the category that the current channel
belongs to.
In the Category List Mode, press these buttons to navigate category list.
Press Button to select the lowest channel in highlighted category.
If channel is selected by selecting cat- egory "CATEGORY" Icon is displayed
at the top of the screen.
ENTER
CAT
CAT
SCAN
SCAN
SCAN
SEEK
SEEK
SEEK
SAT
SAT
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Features of your vehicle
Contacts Sync (Automatic Phonebook
download setting)
While in ADVANCED menu, select
“Contacts” to automatically save the
contacts and call history in your mobile
phone each time you connect a mobile
device, select ON. If you do not wish for
automatic download, select OFF.
It’s not available to make a phone call by
Bluetooth
®wireless technologyaudio sys-
tem while the phonebook is being down-
loaded.
Language of Bluetooth®wireless technol-
ogy voice recognition
While in ADVANCED menu, press
“Language”. To change the language,
select the desired language and press
the button.
Bluetooth
®wireless technology sys-
tem off
While in ADVANCED menu, press “BT Off ”
To turn off the Bluetooth
®wireless tech-
nology System.
■Voice Recognition Activation
in the Bluetooth®wireless technology
System can be activated in the follow-
ing conditions:
- Button Activation
The voice recognition system will be
active when the button is pressed
and after the sound of a Beep.
- Active Listening The voice recognition system will be
active for a period of time when the
Voice Recognition system has asked
for a customer response.
from zero to nine while number greater
than ten will not be recognized.
tion mode in following cases : When
pressing the button and saying
“cancel” following the beep. When not
making a call and pressing the
button. When voice recognition has
failed 3 consecutive times.
will announce what commands are
available.
■Menu tree
The menu tree identifies available voice
recognition Bluetooth®wireless technol-
ogy functions.
ENTER
Call [Name]Ex) Call John (at Home)
Ex) Dial 911
Dial [Number]
Redial
Call Back
Add entryPhonebook
Change name
Delete name
By phone
By voice
CallBy name
By number

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■Making a Phone Call

➀Press button.
➁Say the following command.
- Call : Connects the call to John.
- Call on : Connects the call to John’s mobile phone number.
- Call at : Connects the call to john’s home number.
- Call in : Connects the call to John’s office number.
Note:
Calls can be immediately connected
to contacts who name or voice tag are
saved in the phonebook(or contacts).
A phone call can be made by speaking
names registered in the audio system.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Call”.
\bSay “By name” when prompted.
➃Say desired name (in Phonebook or
voice tag).
➄Say desired location (phone number
type). Only stored locations can be
selected.
➅ Say “Yes” to confirm and make a call.
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Tip
■Voice Operation
To get the best performance out of the
Voice Recognition System, observe the
followings:
- Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the window
to eliminate surrounding noise
(traffic noise, vibration sounds,
etc), which may disturb recogniz-
ing the voice command correctly.
- Speak a command after a beep sound within 5 seconds. Otherwise
the command will not be received
properly.
- Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words.
- While receiving voice commands, press the button on the steer-
ing wheel remote controller to ter-
minate guidance. Voice command
will convert back to waiting mode
to allow the user to say a new voice
command.

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➀Press button.
➁Say "Phonebook".
\bSay "Add Entry" after prompt.
➃Say "By Phone" to proceed.
➄Say “Yes” to confirm.
➅ Your phone will start to transfer
phone/contact list to the audio system.
This process may take over 10 min- utes depending on the phone model
and number of entries
\fWait till the audio displays “Transfer
Complete” message.
Changing Name
The registered names can be modified.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Phonebook”.
\bSay “Change Name” after prompt.
➃Say the name of the entry (voice tag).
➄Say “Yes” to confirm.
➅ Say new desired name.
Deleting Name
The registered names can be deleted.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Phonebook”.
\bSay “Delete Name” after prompt.
➃Say the name of the entry (voice tag).
➄Say “Yes” to confirm.
■Bluetooth®wireless technology Audio
Speaker Adaptation
Speaker adaptation will improve perform-
ance of voice recognition system to a
particular user voice.
This will degrade the performance for
other users.

➀Press button for 10sec.
➁Say “Record profile”.
\bSay “Yes”.
➃Say the word displayed on Radio.

➀Press button for 10sec.
➁Say “Delete profile”.
\bSay “Yes”.

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Driving your vehicle
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shifter is available when the
shift lever is in the D position or the sport
mode.With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter can operate when the
vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the system
changes from automatic mode to manual
mode.
If the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h,
if you depress the accelerator pedal for
more than 7 seconds or if you shift the
shift lever from D to sport mode and shift
it from sport mode to D again, the system
will change from manual mode to auto-
matic mode.
With the shift lever in the sport mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
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NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
at the same time, you can't shift the gear.
Shift lock system
For 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 from P (Park) into R
(Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
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.
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WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the
vehicle.

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Active ECO operation
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency
by controlling the engine and transaxle.
But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the
driver's driving habits and road condi-
tions.
When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green) will
illuminate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the active ECO but-
ton again.
If Active ECO is turned off, it will return to the normal mode.
Limitation of Active ECO operation:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because the
engine torque is restricted.
When using sports mode: The system will be limited according to
the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply pressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, Judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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