warning KIA OPTIMA 2017 Features and Functions Guide
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REMINDERS:
•
Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
•
This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging, however, device compatibility varies . See your owner’s manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable . As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
•
Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance . Other factor that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
Wireless Charging Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf13/2017
Standard Audio System Clock Setup:
Press the CLOCK key to display the Clock setting screen . Then use the
on-screen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit .
UVO eServices / UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting
screen . Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup and return
to exit . To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the
Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*)
QR CODEDigital Clock*
12V180W
B
A
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
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REMINDER: Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge .
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
USB Charger*
The USB charger is located inside
the Center Console and on rear of
the Center Console A .
Wireless Smartphone
Charging System*
1 . Slide open tray cover
2 . Place smartphone on the center of the charging pad
3 . Indicator light B will change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4 . Once charging is complete, the
orange light will change to green
If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber . Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area .
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(Rear of Center Console shown)
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices
REMINDER: When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
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Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 .
Press the Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 . Press the Defrost button
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode
selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Manual Climate Control*
FRONT REARA/CMAX01
2
3
4
P A SSEN GER
Front windshield defroster button
Rear windshield defroster button
Air flow mode selection buttons
Recirculated air button
Air conditioning on/off button
Temperature control knobFan speed control knob
• Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance
• Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* Electric Parking Break (EPB) Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf13/2017
QR CODE
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes
an electric motor to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the
EPB switch . Ensure that the indicator light is
illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the
indicator light is OFF .
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicates that the EPB is functioning properly
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Auto Hold*
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the
vehicle at a standstill even if the brake
pedal is released . Auto Hold can be turned
On/Off using the AUTO HOLD switch B
on the center panel below gear shift .
Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s
door, engine hood and trunk must be
closed, and the driver’s seat belt must be
fastened .
The Auto Hold indicator on the
Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a
standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B is
pressed On, the indicator will illuminate
white . While driving the vehicle (vehicle is
not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator
will remain white .
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop by depressing the
brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green .
Off (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO
HOLD switch B is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually
turned On .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there
may be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
A
B
(Located below gear shift)
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•Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down . When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
Sportmatic® Shifting Video
Paddle Shifters Video
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P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode: To enter Sport mode, move shift lever from D to left gate .
To shift while in Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or
down [–] to downshift .
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left
gate of the D position (Sport mode) .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or
down one gear .
REMINDERS:
•The Paddle Shifters can be operated when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph
•
When in Sport mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® ShiftingQR CODES
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
QUICK TIPS
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SEATING
When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle .
Press button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit), again
for medium setting (2 LEDs lit), again for low setting
(1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF .
Seat Warmers — Press top of button once for
high setting (3 LEDs lit), again for medium setting
(2 LEDs lit), again for low setting (1 LED lit) and
again to turn OFF .
Ventilated Seats — Press setting (3 again for
medium LEDs lit), bottom of button once for high
setting (2 LEDs lit), again for low setting (1 LED lit)
and again to turn OFF .
Yellow Color:
Warming
Blue Color:
Ventilating
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats*
Seat Warmers* Heated and Ventilated Seats Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature •System is OFF by default . To turn system ON again, press the Heated Steering Wheel button .
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AB
D
C
QR CODE6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat
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Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward .
Pull/press lever B to adjust Seat height .
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback recline .
Press D to adjust Lumbar support*Yellow Color:
Warming
(Buttons located below gear shift)
(Buttons located below gear shift)
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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HOLD
A Press to release Folding Key
B Press to lock All Doors
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door .
Press twice in 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
D Press and hold to unlock Trunk
and manually open
E Press and hold more than 1
second for Panic Alarm . To turn
off Alarm, press any button
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.REMINDER: The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the lower part of the driver’s door panel .
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*Fuel Cap/Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating .
LockUnlock
B
A
C
D
E
QR CODE
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by
pressing up into slot as shown . Then insert Mechanical Key .
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to lock All Doors
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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(Buttons located on Driver's Panel left of Steering Wheel)
Fuel Door and Trunk Release
Located underneath the Trunk lid . With Trunk unlocked, press the Trunk
Release button C and pull the Trunk lid up by the handle to open .
Trunk Release Button (Exterior)
AB
•The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release Button •Smart Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, and can then be opened manually, when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
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C
Press the button A to release the fuel door .
Pull the button B to open the trunk .
Smart Trunk*
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near the back of
the vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard warning lights will blink
and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart
Trunk* is about to open .
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before
opening the Smart Trunk* .
The Smart Trunk* feature is OFF by default . To enable the Smart Trunk*,
go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
During the Smart trunk alert, the Smart Trunk can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob .
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REMINDERS:
•
All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
•
The Smart Trunk feature will not operate when the doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles, a door is not locked or closed or the Smart Key is in the vehicle
For more information on the Smart trunk operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE38*IF EQUIPPED
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely
lock in place .
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Located inside of Hood's center)
A
B
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors . Turn the
safety lock to the LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from
opening the rear doors .
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb .
Back-Up Warning System
(Rear Parking Assist System)*
The Back-Up Warning System is not a safety device . The Back-Up
Warning System is a supplemental system that assists the driver by
chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area to the rear and
side of the vehicle when backing up . When the ignition is ON, the system
is activated .
REMINDERS:
•
If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
•
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
The Back-Up Warning System is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Back-Up Warning System may not detect every object behind the vehicle.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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A
B
(Navigation screen display shown)
•The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible •The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if it appears a tire is damaged beyond repair
The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
Tire Mobility Kit*
The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal
certain types of tire damage .
For operational information, please refer
to the Owner’s Manual .
A Sealant Bottle
B Compressor
REMINDER: After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of up to 120 miles .
Rear-Camera Display*
The Rear-Camera Display system is not a safety device . It is a
supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through
the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system* screen while the
vehicle is in Reverse .
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
•ENGINE START/STOP button* is in the ON position (green light)
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: While camera is active, only the volume controls on the audio system can be operated
Tire Mobility Kit Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
QUICK TIPS
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE40*IF EQUIPPED
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only .
ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts
or turns off airbag deployment accordingly .
Depending on the situation and type of
accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate .
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator
Seat Belts
To properly fasten your safety belts:
1 .
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2 .
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as
possible C . Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion D
PRESS
A
B
D
C
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Seat Belt Retractor Locks
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your Seat Belt .
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked
during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and
increased comfort .
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS,
seat belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to help reduce
the risk of injury .
SAFETY FEATURES