brakes KIA OPTIMA 2016 Features and Functions Guide

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•When HAC is active (e .g ., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
whenever possible .
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF
indicator will illuminate) .
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC
OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds) .
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the navigation system screen, use UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system setup to adjust brightness on the navigation system .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward 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:
•The 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 Authorized Kia Dealer for service .
QUICK TIPS
A
B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
DRIVER'S PANEL