KIA OPTIMA 2018 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: OPTIMA, Model: KIA OPTIMA 2018Pages: 50, PDF Size: 5.98 MB
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE8*IF EQUIPPED
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LCD Display Video
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
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QR CODESUser SettingsService Mode
To enter the User Settings mode in the
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, press
the Mode button A when the vehicle
is at a standstill and with the ignition
switch or the Engine Start /Stop button*
in the ON position and select User
Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK
button B up and down, and then selecting the item
by pressing the OK button B again .
( Type A; Located on Steering Wheel)
A
B
Driving Assist*:
•Smart Cruise Control Response*
•Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*
•FCW (Forward Collision Warning)*
•AEB (Autonomous Emergency
Braking)*
Door/Trunk:
•Automatic Lock & Unlock
•Smart Trunk*
•Two-Press Unlock
•Horn Feedback
Lights:
•One-Touch Turn Signal*
•Headlamp Delay
•Welcome Light*
Sound:
•Park Assist System Volume*
•Blind Spot Detection Sound*
•Welcome Sound*
Convenience:
•Seat Easy Access*
•Steering Position
•Wireless Charging
System*
•Wiper/Light Display*
Service Interval:
•Service Interval On/Off
•Set mileage/months
Other Features:
•Fuel Economy Auto Reset
•Fuel Economy Unit
•Temperature Unit
•Tire Pressure Unit*
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button A, scroll using the OK button B to Service Mode
and press the OK button B to enter . System
will display number of miles remaining until next
service is due, as well as type of service .
When service is required, the following will be
displayed: Service Required .
To reset the Service mode
system, press and hold the
OK button B for more than
1 second .
To turn Service In OFF,
go to User Settings .
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval
when in User Settings
mode:
•Press the OK button B
up/down and scroll to
Service Interval . Press
the OK button B again
to enter
•Press the OK button B and toggle to ON,
then press the OK button B again to set .
Then press the Move button B up/down to
scroll and select the desired miles or months
for your next service
•Press the OK button B again to enter
Service in
Off
Service Required
-200mi -8days
Service in
1500mi 365days
(Type B cluster)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Drive Mode Integrated Control System Video
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The ECO Mode system helps improve fuel economy
by controlling several vehicle components . When
activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such as
engine power and transmission to help improve fuel
economy .
To turn ON, press DRIVE MODE* B or the ECO Mode
button . The button light will turn on, and the green
ECO indicator light C in the instrument cluster will
illuminate (indicating that you are getting optimal
fuel efficiency) . The ECO Mode system will remain
on even when the ignition is cycled .
To turn the ECO Mode system OFF, press DRIVE
MODE* B or the ECO Mode button again .
For more information on ECO Mode, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
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(Located in Instrument Cluster)
To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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( Type C - Located below gear shift)
B
C
QR CODEDrive Mode Integrated Control System*ECO Mode (Active ECO)*
The Drive Mode may be selected depending on driver’s
preferences and road conditions
.
To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the DRIVE
MODE button B . The Instrument Cluster will display SPORT or
ECO when selected . When in Normal mode, it will not display in
the Instrument Cluster .
REMINDERS:
•
When ignition is cycled, the system turns ON and the default state is Normal Mode
•
When ECO mode is selected and ignition is cycled, the ECO indicator will display and system remains on
•Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode
ECO
NORMAL
SPORT
Dual Clutch Transmission*
NORMALSPORT
A
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE10*IF EQUIPPED
Blind Spot Detection with RCTA Video
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A
B
D
QR CODE
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . The
outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately
18 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor .
Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System boundary B, or when a vehicle is detected with the LCA boundary C approaches at a high
speed, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors C .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn
signal, a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors
and the system will sound an alert .
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right
side D, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD
screen, with these conditions:
•When the gear shift is moved into (R) Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•If the BSD is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BSD system returns to ON
•The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
•
The RCTA system will show a warning if the approaching vehicle speed is between 2 .5 - 22 mph within sensing range . See owner's manual for other conditions .
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
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A
B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDERS:
• Dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off .
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio or navigation system screen, use UVO eServices / UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system setup to adjust brightness on the system screen .
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.
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 .
•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
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE12*IF EQUIPPED
Lane Departure Warning System Video
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QR CODE
A
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
LDWSLDWS
LDWSLDWS
LDWSLDWS
LDWSLDWS
When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press the LDWS button A to
turn system ON . The instrument cluster indicator will illuminate green . LDWS will
stay on when the ignition is cycled .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the system may issue a
warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound, under these conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 37 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
REMINDERS:
• LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated
• If the LDWS button is ON and ignition is cycled, the system will turn ON again . If the LDWS button is OFF, the system remains OFF
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)*
The AEB/FCWS helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped . A warning message will appear on the
LCD screen and a chime will sound . The FCWS will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 25 mph . The AEB will become active when the
vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph . To turn the AEB/FCWS off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The FCWS and AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previous setting to off
The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCWS and AEB may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
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AB
QR CODEEngine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key
fob on your person .
REMINDERS:
•
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•
If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A )
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (red light B ) •
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE14*IF EQUIPPED
A
B
C
D
F
E
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Toggle D left or right to select mirror . Then press arrows E to adjust
mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirror, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured .
Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
• Smart Key* lock /unlock buttons are pressed
• Outside door handle button is pressed
• Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
REMINDERS:
• When mirror button F is in the center, press the Lock button on the Smart Key to automatically fold the mirrors
• To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the key fob or Smart Key* .
QUICK TIP
Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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A
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position* / AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* / High Beam Assist*
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e r a t e :
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light position — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the
tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle .
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS)* / Dynamic Bending Light* — T he
Adaptive Front Lighting System helps improve visibility during nighttime driving by
aiming the low beam headlights in the direction the vehicle is moving . AFLS controls the aiming direction based
on steering angle and speed . When the headlight switch is in the AUTO Light position, the AFLS will activate .
REMINDER: When the AFLS indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFLS is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for service .
High Beam Assist (HBA)*
High Beam Assist automatically adjusts the headlight range
by switching between high and low beams based on light
from other vehicles and road conditions .
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light
position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever
away from you . The High Beam Assist indicator
will illuminate .
Turn Signals
& Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
• Turn signals – Move lever Up/
Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
• Fog Lights - Press switch A up/
down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for fog light operation .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is
activated by moving the Turn Signal
Lever slightly for less than 1 second
and then releasing . The lane change
signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times the Lane
Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to
User Settings Mode in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes .
Dynamic Bending Light (AFLS) Video
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QR CODE
REMINDERS:
• HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
• If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
• If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off low beams will be on continuously
One-Touch Lane Change Signal
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED
To o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
Windshield Wipers & WashersHeated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the ignition
or Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON position .
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when
button is pressed again to deactivate .
•
•Pressing lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed . Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again .
QUICK TIP
A
(Located below gear shift)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle .
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust to
the desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel*
C
B
A
QUICK TIP
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS