alarm KIA Optima Hybrid 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

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Keys / 4-2
Smart key / 4-4
Remote keyless entry / 4-6
Theft-alarm system / 4-9
Door locks / 4-12
Trunk / 4-17
Windows / 4-20
Hood / 4-24
Fuel filler lid / 4-25
Sunroof / 4-28
Driver position memory system / 4-32
Steering wheel / 4-34
Mirrors / 4-37
Instrument cluster / 4-47
Hazard warning flasher / 4-80
Rear parking assist system / 4-81
Rearview camera / 4-84
Welcome system / 4-85
Lighting / 4-86
Wipers and washers / 4-90
Interior light / 4-93
Defroster / 4-96
Automatic climate control system / 4-97
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-108
Storage compartment / 4-111
Interior features / 4-113
Audio system / 4-117
Features of your vehicle

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Features of your vehicle
Trunk open (3) (if equipped)
The trunk is opened if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
Alarm (4)
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the transmitter.
Transmitter precautions
✽ ✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized Kia dealer. (Continued)(Continued)
• If the transmitter is in close proximity
to your cell phone or smart phone, the
signal from the transmitter could be
blocked by normal operation of your
cell phone or smart phone. This is
especially important when the phone
is active such as making call, receiving
calls, text messaging, and/or send-
ing/receiving emails. Avoid placing
the transmitter and your cell phone or
smart phone in the same pants or
jacket pocket and maintain adequate
distance between the two devices.

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Features of your vehicle
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the igni-tion switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood are closed and
latched.
3. door lock button on the transmitter
(or smart key).
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door, trunk or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning
lights won’t operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After this, if all doors,
trunk and engine hood are closed,
the hazard warning lights blink once.
of the front outside door handles with
the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door remains open, the hazard
warning lights won’t operate and
theft-alarm will not arm. Close the
door and try again to lock the doors.
If trunk or engine hood remains open,
the hazard warning lights won’t oper-
ate and theft-alarm will not arm.
Close the trunk or engine hood. The
hazard warning lights blink once and
theft-alarm arms.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

Features of your vehicle
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The theft-alarm system by the key can be
activated by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passenger(s)
remains in the vehicle, the alarm may
be activated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leaves the vehicle. If any
door (or tailgate) or engine hood is
opened within 30 seconds after the
system enters the armed stage, the
system will be disarmed to prevent
unnecessary alarm.Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without
using the transmitter (or smart key).
The trunk is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the trans-
mitter (or smart key).
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door is pressed while carrying the smart key.
- The engine is started. (within 3 sec- onds)
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door (or trunk) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.

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Features of your vehicle
Avoid trying to start the engine whilethe alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the igni-
tion switch, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position and wait for 30 sec-
onds. Then the system will be dis-
armed.
If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the igni-
tion switch and start the engine. Then
the system will be disarmed.
If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.

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Features of your vehicle
Do not use the interior lights for extended
periods when the engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off
approximately 20 minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
alarm system, the interior lights automat-
ically turns off approximately 3 seconds
after the system is armed stage.
Map lamp
Push the lens to turn the map lamp on or
off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.
In the DOOR position, the maplamp and the room lamp come
on when any door is opened
regardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors
are unlocked by the transmitter
(or smart key), the map lamp
and the room lamp come on
for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not
open. The map lamp and the room
lamp goes out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds if the
door is closed. However, if the
ignition switch is ON or all doors
are locked, the map lamp and the
room lamp will turn off immedi-
ately. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the map lamp
and the room lamp stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if a
door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the
map lamp and the room lamp
stays on continuously. If the type
B room lamp switch is OFF, it
doesn't work.
: The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
When the lamp is turned ON by
pressing the lens (1), the lamp
does not turn off even if the
switch (2) is in the OFF posi-
tion.
: The map lamp and the room lamp stay on at all times.
INTERIOR LIGHT
WARNING - Interior light
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. The glare from
the interior lights may obstruct
your view and cause an accident.
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Index
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Seats ··················\
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3-15
Front seat adjustment·············\
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Headrest················\
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Rear seat ··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Seatback pocket ··················\
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Shift lock system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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Smart key ··················\
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·4-4
Smooth cornering··················\
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Snow tires ··················\
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Spare tire Compact spare tire ··················\
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·6-19
Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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Removing and storing the spare tire···········\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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·········5-33 Driving at night ··················\
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Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain ··················\
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·5-35
Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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··5-33
Highway driving ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Smooth cornering ··················\
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Speedometer··················\
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Sports mode ··················\
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Starting difficulties, see vehicle will not start ·················6-3
Starting the hybrid ··················\
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····5-7 Steering wheel ··················\
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Electric power steering ··················\
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Horn ··················\
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Tilt steering ··················\
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Steering wheel audio control ··················\
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Storage compartment ··················\
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Glove box ··················\
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Sunglass holder··················\
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Sunglass holder ··················\
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Sunvisor ··················\
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Tether anchor system ··················\
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Theft-alarm system ··················\
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Tilt steering ··················\
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Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
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Tires and wheels ··················\
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······7-38 Checking tire inflation pressure ··················\
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Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ················7-38
Tire care ··················\
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Tire maintenance ··················\
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···7-43
Tire replacement ··················\
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Tire rotation ··················\
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Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
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Tire traction ··················\
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