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 GUIDE28*IF EQUIPPED
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 . Set Temperature to Hot
3 . Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 . Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 . Set desired Temperature
3 . Press the Front 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
• MA X A /C mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER:
Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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29ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
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.
•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 Brake (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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, tailgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•
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
QUICK TIPS
Auto Hold*
A
B
(Located below gear shift)
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE30*IF EQUIPPED
To view 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
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
SHIFTLOCK
RELEASE
•Press brake pedal and depress release lock 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
QUICK TIPS
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
D: Drive
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 .
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
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
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31ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED
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Dual Clutch Transmission*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT ) for both automatic and manual transmissions .
The following are unique driving tips of the Dual Clutch Transmission:
• To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST
be in the (P) Park position . If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/
transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
• Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
• A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from stand still during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is over-heating an amber-colored warning light will be displayed in the instrument cluster . Should this
condition occur, pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE32*IF EQUIPPED
SEATING
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment
SET
1
2B
C
A
Driver Position Memory System*
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press lock A, then press the headrest down .
To store a seating position into memory, first place the
shifter into P (Park) while the ignition switch is ON . Then:
1 . Adjust the driver’s seat
2 . Press the SET button B on the control
panel . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons C
within 5 seconds . The system will beep
twice when memory has been stored
4 . “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will
appear on the instrument cluster LCD screen
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion
tilt up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar up/down/
forward/backward
DDEF
DEF
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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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
•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 .
QUICK TIPS
AB
D
C
QR CODE6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat
QUICK TIP
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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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE34*IF EQUIPPED
( Type C handle shown)
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door . Press twice in 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
C Press and hold to unlock Trunk . Then lift by the handle to
manually open Trunk .
REMINDER: The Trunk unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle .
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm . To turn
off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (on reverse side of fob)
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•
Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key F:
Use to unlock /lock Driver’s Door:
1 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn right to Unlock Driver’s Door
2 . Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock all doors
3 . Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock Driver’s Door
Use to lock glove box and to turn Child Protector Rear-Door Locks
Smart Key*
HOLD
G
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
•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 •The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone . To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
A
B
C
D
F
E
QR CODE
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
F
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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35*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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.
REMINDERS:
•
The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the lower part of the driver’s door panel .
•
It is normal operation when tightening to hear one click and then when Fuel Cap is released, it clicks back .
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE
CLICK to prevent
Malfunction Indicator
from illuminating .
B
A
C
D
E
QR CODE
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•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:
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•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
Lock
Unlock
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE36*IF EQUIPPED
Map/Room LampsPanoramic Sunroof Operation*
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition or Engine Start /Stop button* is OFF .
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the lens A to turn the map lamp ON/OFF . This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the
driver or the front passenger .
Map/Room Lamp Button – Press button B, to turn the front and rear
room lamps on and off .
Door Mode Button – Press button C, to enable or disable Door Mode .
In Door Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any door is opened .
When all doors are locked or the ignition is on, the map and room lamp
will turn off immediately .
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D
to turn the rear passenger lamp ON/OFF .
The sunroof operation is controlled through a multi-directional
switch/lever . The ignition or Engine Start /Stop button* needs to be
in the ON position to operate the sunroof .
To slide the sunshade and sunroof:
• Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the farthest position
and release
• Auto Close (sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the
farthest position and release
To slide the sunshade only:
• Open: Slide the lever E partially backward to the first detent
position and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever E partially forward to the first detent
position and release
To slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
• Open: Slide the lever E backward to the first detent position and
release
• Close: Slide the lever E forward to the first detent position and
release to close sunroof glass only . Slide the lever backward to the
farthest position and release to close sunroof glass and sunshade
To tilt the sunroof:
• Raise: Push lever E upward .
• Lower: Push lever E upward again
or slide the lever forward to the
first detent position and release
• When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
• If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
• Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIP
To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction .
QUICK TIP
AA
BCE
D
REMINDERS:
• Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open and vehicle is moving
• Sunshade cannot slide when it is in the tilt position or tilt while in an open or slide position
( Type B)
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
QUICK TIPS
C
Press the button A to release the fuel door .
Press 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 .
QUICK TIPS
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
•
Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function .
For more information on the Smart trunk operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
OTHER KEY FEATURES