steering wheel KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 3.G Owner's Guide

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Steering wheel audio controls
(if equipped)
The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons.
VOLUME ( / ) (1)
Press the lever upward ( ) to increase
the volume.
Press the lever downward ( ) to decrease the volume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
The SEEK/PRESET button has different
functions based on the system mode. For
the following functions the button should
be pressed for 0.8 seconds or more.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed
for less than 0.8 seconds, it will work as
follows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
buttons. CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN but-
ton.
MODE (3)
Press the button to change audio source.
FM(1~2)
➟AM➟SAT(1~3)➟CD➟USB
AUX(iPod)➟FM...
In addition to mode change, Power on/off
can be made by pressing this button
when the ignition switch is on ACC or
ON.
- Power ON : Press the button when the audio is off
- Power OFF : Press the button for more than 0.8seconds when the audio is on.
MUTE (4, if equipped)
Press the button to mute the sound.
Press the button to turn off the micro- phone during a telephone call.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this section.CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote con- trol buttons simultaneously.
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BLUETOOTH®WIRELESS TECH-
NOLOGY PHONE OPERATION
(if equipped)
1. button : Raises or lowers
speaker volume.
2. button : Activates voice recognition.
3. button : Places and transfers calls.
4. button : Ends calls or cancels func- tions.
■ What is
Bluetooth®wireless tech-
nology?
Bluetooth®is a wireless technology that
allows multiple devices to be connected
in a short range, low-powered devices
like hands-free, stereo headset, steering
remote control, etc. For more informa-
tion, visit the
Bluetooth®website atwww.Bluetooth.com
■General Features
Bluetooth®
wireless technology hands-free and
stereo-headset features.
- HANDS-FREE feature: Making or receiving calls wirelessly through
voice recognition.
- STEREO-HEADSET feature: Playing music from cellular phones (that sup-
ports A2DP feature) wirelessly.

Bluetooth®wireless technology system
supports 3 types of languages:
English
Canadian French
US Spanish
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The phone must be paired to the sys-
tem before using Bluetooth®wireless
technology features.
• Only one selected (linked) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time.
• Some phones are not fully compatible with this system.
• The Bluetooth
®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth
®SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
A Bluetooth enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth
®wireless
technology.
■Receiving a Phone Call
When receiving a phone call, a ringtone
is audible from speakers and the audio
system changes into telephone mode.
When receiving a phone call, “Incoming
call” message and incoming phone num-
ber (if available) are displayed on the
audio.

- Press button on the steering wheel.

- Press button on the steering wheel.

- Use VOLUME buttons on the steering
wheel.
Call):
- Press and hold button on the steering wheel until the audio system
transfers a call to the phone.
VOLUME
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■Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Call”
message and the other party’s phone
number (if available) are displayed on the
audio.

- Press button on the steering wheel.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
In the following situations, you or the
other party may have difficulty hearing
each other:
1. Speaking at the same time, your voice
may not reach each other parties. (This
is not a malfunction.) Speak alternate-
ly with the other party on the phone.
2. Keep the volume to a low level. High- level volume may result in distortion
and echo.
3. When driving on a rough road.
4. When driving at high speeds.
5. When the window is open.
6. When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone.
7. When the sound of the air condition- ing fan is loud.
■Bluetooth®Audio Music Streaming
The audio system supports Bluetooth®
A2DP (Audio Advanced Distribution
Profile) and AVRCP (Audio Video
Remote Control Profile) technologies.
Both profiles provide steaming of music
via compatible “PAIRED”
Bluetooth®
wireless technology Cellular phone.
To stream music from the
Bluetooth®
wireless technology cellular phone, play
your music files on your cellular phone
according to your cellular phone user’s
manual and press the button on
the audio system until “MP3 play” is dis-
played on the LCD.
The audio system head unit displays
‘MP3 MODE’.
NOTE:

all music and sound files your cellu-
lar phone supports can be played
by the audio system.

Bluetooth®wireless technology
compatible cellular phones must
include A2DP and AVRCP capabili-
ties.
AVRCP compatible
Bluetooth®cellular phones may not
play music through the audio sys-
tem initially. These cellular phones
may need to have the
Bluetooth®
wireless technology streaming
enabled, for example;
i.e : Menu
➟Filemanager➟Music➟Option➟Play via Bluetooth
cellular phone for more information.
To cancel
Bluetooth®wireless tech-
nology cellular phone music
streaming, stop music playback on
the cellular phone or change the
audio mode to AM/FM, SIRIUS, CD,
iPod, ect.
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WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
WARNING - Driving while
intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgment. Driving while under
the influence of drugs is as danger-
ous as or more dangerous than
driving drunk.
WARNING - Loose object
Securely store items in your vehi-
cle. When you make a sudden stop
or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the floor
and it could interfere with the oper-
ation of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.

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Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will illumi-
nate for your convenience. The light will
go off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion. When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.
In an emergency situation while the vehi-
cle is in motion, you are able to turn the
engine off and to the ACC position by
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times
successively within 3 seconds.
ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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Not illuminated
Orange indicator

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Electronic stability control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC)
system is designed to stabilize the vehi-
cle during cornering maneuvers. ESC
checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC
applies the brakes on individual wheels
and intervenes with the engine manage-
ment system to stabilize the vehicle. Electronic stability control (ESC) will not
prevent accidents. Excessive speed in
turns, abrupt maneuvers and hydroplan-
ing on wet surfaces can still result in seri-
ous accidents. Only a safe and attentive
driver can prevent accidents by avoiding
maneuvers that cause the vehicle to lose
traction. Even with ESC installed, always
follow all the normal precautions for driv-
ing - including driving at safe speeds for
the conditions.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system is an electronic system designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control
under adverse conditions. It is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving practices. Factors
including speed, road conditions and
driver steering input can all affect
whether ESC will be effective in prevent-
ing a loss of control. It is still your respon-
sibility to drive and corner at reasonable
speeds and to leave a sufficient margin
of safety.When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ESC is active.
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Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system provides further enhance-
ments to vehicle stability and steering
responses when a vehicle is driving on a
slippery road or a vehicle detected
changes in coefficient of friction between
right wheels and left wheels when brak-
ing.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESP indi-
cator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability management
is operating properly, you can feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the
effect of brake control and indicates noth-
ing unusual. The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank road such as gradient
or incline
Driving rearward
ESP OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to turn
off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and
the ESC OFF indicator light ( ) illumi-
nates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes
out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you
don’t cancel the VSM operation by press-
ing the ESC OFF button. It indicates that
a malfunction has been detected some-
where in the Electric Power Steering sys-
tem or VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or ESC warning light remains
on, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.
The VSM is designed to function aboveapproximately 15 km/h (9 mph) on
curves.
The VSM is designed to function above approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) when
a vehicle is braking on a split-mu road.
The split-mu road is made of surfaces
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The Vehicle Stability Management sys-tem is not a substitute for safe driving
practices but a supplementary function
only. It is the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed and the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead. Always
hold the steering wheel firmly while
driving.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver’s intention, even
with installed VSM. Always follow all
the normal precautions for driving at
safe speeds for the conditions – includ-
ing driving inclement weather and on a
slippery road.Good braking practices
Check to be sure the parking brake isnot engaged and that the parking
brake indicator light is out before driv-
ing away.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the vehicle is washed. Wet
brakes can be dangerous! Your vehicle
will not stop as quickly if the brakes are
wet. Wet brakes may cause the vehicle
to pull to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to
normal, taking care to keep the vehicle
under control at all times. If the braking
action does not return to normal, stop
as soon as it is safe to do so and call
an authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.
Don't coast down hills with the vehicle out of gear. This is extremely haz-
ardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all
times, use the brakes to slow down,
then shift to a lower gear so that
engine braking will help you maintain a
safe speed. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driv-
ing can be dangerous because the
brakes might overheat and lose their
effectiveness. It also increases the
wear of the brake components.
If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply the brakes gently and keep the
vehicle pointed straight ahead while
you slow down. When you are moving
slowly enough for it to be safe to do so,
pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, don't let your vehi-
cle creep forward. To avoid creeping
forward, keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped.
WARNING - Tire/Wheel
size
When replacing tires and wheels,
make sure they are the same size
as the original tires and wheels
installed. Driving with varying tire
or wheel sizes may diminish any
supplemental safety benefits of the
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The cruise control system allows you to
program the vehicle to maintain a con-
stant speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
If the cruise control is left on, (CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminated) the cruise control can be
switched on accidentally. Keep the cruise
control system off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when the cruise control is not
in use, to avoid inadvertently setting a
speed.
Use the cruise control system only when
traveling on open highways in good
weather.
Do not use the cruise control when driv-
ing in heavy or varying traffic, or on slip-
pery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or wind-
ing roads or over 6% up-hill or down-hill
roads.✽ ✽NOTICE
During normal cruise control operation,
when the SET switch is activated or
reactivated after applying the brakes,
the cruise control will energize after
approximately 3 seconds. This delay is
normal.
✽ ✽NOTICE
To activate cruise control, depress the
brake pedal at least once after turning
the ignition switch to the ON position or
starting the engine. This is to check if
the brake switch which is important
part to cancel cruise control is in normal
condition.
To set cruise control speed:
1. Press the CRUISE ON-OFF button on
the steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING - Misuse cruise
control
Do not use cruise control if the traf-
fic situation does not allow you to
drive safely at a constant speed
and with sufficient distance to the
vehicle in front.
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Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia
dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. In addition, turning off the
ignition while driving could engage
the steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine braking
effect.