traction control KIA OPTIMA 2019 Features and Functions Guide
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A
B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Control
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: Instrument Cluster Control does not change brightness when lights are turned off .
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†7
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain
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)†7
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
•HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
•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
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER'S PANEL
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REMINDER: Standard Cruise Control is a part of the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* and can be set as the operating mode . To switch from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold the SCC button G (the SCC system must not be activated to change modes) . Repeat to switch back to SCC mode .
AD
E
FG
CB
Audio Controls†2 2Cruise Control†2 2
A
Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®†20/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press and hold to turn power on; Press and hold to turn
power off
B Seek/Preset button:
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations . Press and
hold to auto seek
Media Modes: Press to move track up/down . Press & hold to forward/rewind
(except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
D CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise
Control ON/OFF
E Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume set speed
or increase Cruising Speed
Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
F Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control
setting, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph
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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving. To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 22-25.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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Audio System Setup Options – Press the SETUP key, then using the touchscreen, press the menu item to enter (Display, Sound, Clock / Calendar, Phone, System Info) . Adjust the available settings for each equipped audio system setup option by pressing the on-screen buttons/arrows . Audio system setup options may include the following:
•Display settings – Adjusting the Brightness, Mode Popup, MP3 Information Display
•Sound settings – Sound Settings, Speed Dependent Volume Control, Voice Recognition Volume, Touchscreen Beep
•Clock/Calendar settings – Clock Settings, Time Format, Calendar Settings, Clock Display
•System settings – Memory Information, Prompt Feedback, Language
Custom Key : A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
To Program the Custom Key: Press the SETUP key, then press the Custom button . Select one of the available features you would like the Custom button to open
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 22-25 or see your Owner’s Manual.
Sound Settings – To adjust the Standard Audio Systems sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4 . Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
Standard Audio System*
FM/AM/Media (USB, iPod®†12, AUX, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)*
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving . To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s nevigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
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Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX )Press and hold to the do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies . When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select FM/AM modesPress to select MEDIA mode
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
Press to display SETUP/Settings mode
Press to enter HOME modePress to enter PHONE mode
Rotate to change Radio Station/Media tracks/ files . Press to select
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while dri\
ving.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.1.
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2. Airbags: For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt.
3. Android Auto™: Android Auto is a trademark of Google, Inc. Android™ is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. Never use a handheld device or vehicle system that takes
your focus away from safe vehicle operation.
4. Apple CarPlay®: Apple CarPlay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Distracted driving can result in a loss of
vehicle control. Never use a handheld device or vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.
5. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
6. Driver Assist Features – Blind Spot Collision Warning with Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Rear-Camera Display, Parking Distance Warning-Reverse, Smart
Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go, Driver Attention Warning (DAW): These features are not substitutes for safe
driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
7. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS)/Hill-start Assist Control (HAC): No system, no
matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.
8. Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Key: Always come to a complete stop before turning the engine on or off.
However, if you have an emergency while the vehicle is in motion and must turn the engine off, you can turn the
engine off to the ACC position by pressing the Start/Stop button for more than 3 seconds o\
r 3 times in succession.
If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the engine by pressing the Start/Stop button with the s\
hift lever in
Neutral (N). With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will
be more difficult to control.
9. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW): These systems are not
substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
10. Front Seat Headrest Adjustment: Never attempt to adjust headrests when vehicle is in motion.
11. Google Play™ Store is a trademark of Google, Inc. ©2018 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google and the Google
Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.
12. iPhone®/iPod®: iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Distracted driving can result in a loss
of vehicle control. Never use a handheld device or vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle
operation.
13. Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle
system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia
does not make any warranties about the accuracy of the information.
14. Occupant Detection System (ODS): Kia vehicles use a number of different ODS types that vary by model.
15. Power Trunk* / Smart Power Trunk*: Driving with the trunk open may be unlawful and can draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle; if you choose to do so, keep air vents and all windows open for proper ventilation.
16. Roadside Assist: 24-hour Enhanced Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia Motors America, Inc. Certain limitations apply. Coverage details are available in the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Manual.
For access to Enhanced Roadside Assistance, a connected mobile phone via Bluetooth® within the cellular service
coverage area is required.
17. Seat adjustments: Reclining the passenger seats can reduce the effectiveness of the safety restraint system and
may lead to additional injury in an accident.
18. Seat belts: For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt.
19. Seat warmers: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more information.
20. SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require a subscription sold
separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your
trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current r\
ates until you
call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.
com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles or devices
are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and individual product availability vary by
vehicle hardware. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather
Forecast, Current Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative purposes only
and are not real products. For actual features and images of real products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM
is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks
displays current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported\
securities traded on the NYSE
®, NASDAQ®
and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet
Radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2018 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius,
XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.
21. Sportmatic® is a registered trademark of Kia Motors America.
22. Steering-wheel-mounted controls: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Remain attentive
to driving and be cautious when using steering-wheel-mounted controls wh\
ile driving.
23. Sunvisors: Sunvisor may not shield all direct light. Do not operate the vehicle if sunvisor is impairing your visibility.
24. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel: Never attempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion.
25. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Even with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, check tire pressure on a regular basis.
26. Vehicle Diagnostics: Vehicle Diagnostics checks powertrain, chassis and air bag systems, and is not a substitute for
maintenance. See UVO link Maintenance Feature or Owner’s Manual for maintenance schedule.