KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2014 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: OPTIMA HYBRID, Model: KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2014Pages: 50, PDF Size: 1.53 MB
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED INSTRUMENT CLUSTERTo enter Service
Mode, press the MENU
button
A, scroll to
the Service mode and
press SELECT button
B. Then press the OK
button
C . S y s t e m w i l l
display number of miles
remaining until next
service is due, and type
of service.
Service ModeTo reset the Service Mode system, press and hold
the OK button
C for more than 1 second. To turn
Service In OFF, go to User Settings. Service
To set up the maintenance schedule:
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A and
toggle to Service Interval
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C
to select the desired maintenance
schedule To enter the User Setting mode on the LCD* cluster, press the
MENU/MODE button
A when the vehicle is at a standstill and with
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position or the engine
running.
You can navigate the selections on the
display by pressing the SELECT button
B,
and then selecting the item by pressing the
OK button
C.
Doors:
- Auto Door Lock*
- Auto Door Unlock*
- Two Press Unlock*
- Horn Feedback*
Lamps:
- One-Touch Turn Lamp*
- Headlamp Delay*
- Welcome Light*
User Settings Mode
P
Service in
0000
mi
00days
P
Service in
Off
P
Service IntervalBack
Off
On2500
mi.
36 month
P
User Settings
Door
Lamp
Convenient
Service
P
Service required
OK
CRUISECANCEL
RESSET
ACB
(located on Steering Wheel)
When service is required, the following screen
will be displayed: Service Required.Convenient:
- Language
- Temperature
- AVG Fuel Economy Reset
- Easy Seat Access*
- Steering Position*
Service:
- Service Interval On/Off
Driver Assist*:
- RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
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Instrument Cluster - Energy FlowOptima Hybrid’s instrument cluster displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status.HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYSEV Propulsion - The electric motor is
moving the vehicle.
Power Assist - Both the electric motor
AND the engine are moving the vehicle.Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine
is moving your vehicle.
Engine Generation - While the vehicle
is stopped, the engine is charging the
hybrid battery.
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED Instrument Cluster - Energy FlowOptima Hybrid’s instrument cluster displays the following hybrid system modes to
inform the driver of its status.
Optima Hybrid
Cluster Overview 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.
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/tf23/2014
HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYSPower Reserve - While the engine
powers the vehicle, it is also recharging
the hybrid battery.
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s hybrid
system is standing by.Engine Brake/Regeneration -
The regenerative braking system is
recharging the hybrid battery.
Engine Generation/Regeneration -
The engine and the regenerative braking
system are both recharging the hybrid battery.
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Instrument Cluster - ECO LevelECO Level - The more economically you drive,
the more leaves/flowers appear. When the ECO
level reaches the top, the system registers a
point toward the saved ECO Score.
Range - Estimates how far you can go before
refueling is required.ECO Score - The Total ECO Score display indicates the
number of times the ECO Level has reached its maximum.
Average Fuel Consumption - Calculates average* fuel
consumption from the distance driven and amount of fuel
injected into the engine / total fuel used.Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status.HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYS
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED Navigation System Display*When equipped, Optima Hybrid’s Navigation screen also provides information on
economical operation and hybrid system modes, including ECODynamics. To enter the
Hybrid display mode, press the Settings key on the audio control unit. Press the on-screen
INFO/UVO icon, then press HYBRID.
Energy Flow - Displays the current flow of
power between the Optima Hybrid’s main
powertrain components. It’s similar to
the Energy Flow Screen in the LCD in the
instrument cluster. Car Mode - The more economically you
drive, the more the ECO Level bars fill
up. As you continue to maintain high fuel
efficiency, leaves will appear and begin to
fly off the vehicle.
Average Fuel Economy - Displays the
average fuel economy over the duration
of a trip.
PM
ECO Level
50
40
30
20
10
MPG
NOW 30 min10 min 20 min
Average
Fuel Economy
13.4 MPGElectric
Gasoline
Average
Fuel Economy
PM
Optima Hybrid
Navigation System
ECODynamics Display
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.
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/tf23/2014
Earth Mode - The more economically you
drive, the more the ECO Level bars fill up,
and the earth becomes more blue. As you
continue to maintain high fuel efficiency,
the earth will start growing leaves.
PM
HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYS
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Hood Release Lever and Latch
B
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever
A to
unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift
the Hood slightly, push the
secondary Latch
B to the left
inside of the Hood’s center and
lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to
securely lock in place.Press the button
C to release the fuel door.
Pull the
button
D to open the trunk.
Fuel Door and Trunk Release Buttons
C
D
A
DRIVER’S PANEL
(Buttons located on Driver’s door panel)
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED ENGINE START/STOP Button
2
AB
1To start the engine: 1 Depress the brake pedal2 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while in Park3 The vehicle is ready to be driven when the READY light illuminates
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key* fob on your person
or inserted in the fob holder.To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
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A)
ON position
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A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again
(green light
B)
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B)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position too long can discharge the vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
Optima Hybrid START/
STOP Button and 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.
QR CODEwww.KuTechVideos.com/tf23/2014
REMINDER: 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.
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3
DRIVER’S PANEL
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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 button
A to turn ESC OFF/ON.
REMINDER: ESC is turned ON at vehicle startup.
REMINDER: The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily
whenever the ESC is active.Instrument Panel DimmerWith parking lights/headlights ON, press button
B up or down to adjust
the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDER: Door mood lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted.
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation
System screen. Use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation System.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)HAC momentarily activates and helps to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backward
when accelerating from a stop while on a
steep incline.
HAC automatically activates whether the
ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate
when the ESC has malfunctioned.REMINDER:HAC does not operate when the gear
shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
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.
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER’S PANEL
A
B
( Buttons are located lef t of the Steering Wheel)
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED Electric Folding Mirrors*
D Toggle left or right to select mirror. Then press arrows
to adjust mirror position. To both fold and unfold the outside
rearview mirror, press the folding mirror button
E as pictured.
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center)
position.
REMINDER: To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK
button twice on the Smart Key.Automatic Door Lock/Unlock*
When the gear shift is moved in to or out of P (PARK),
all doors will lock/unlock.
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster.A Pull/Press to operate Windows Auto-Up/DownB Press to Unlock/Lock All DoorsC Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
A
B
D
C
E
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
O
Auto Door Unlock/Lock will engage when gear shift is moved in to or out
of the P (Park) position.
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER’S PANEL
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Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the
BSD System boundary, a yellow light will illuminate on the
outside rearview mirrors.
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and a turn signal is
turned on, the 2nd-stage alert will sound.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
When the vehicle is in Reverse and moves backwards from a
parking position, the sensor detects approaching vehicles on
the left or right side.Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System* The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the
driver while changing lanes or while in Reverse moving
backwards.
When the BSD button is pressed ON, the BSD indicator
on the button
A
will illuminate. The outside rearview
mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds.
The system will become active when the vehicle is
traveling more than 18 mph and will alert the driver if
another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor.
A
Blind Spot Detection
System 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.KuTechVideos.com/tf23/2014
REMINDER:
OThe BSD system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
OWhen the BSD is ON and the ignition is cycled to OFF then ON again, the BSD system returns to ON
OThe RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
QUICK TIPS
DRIVER’S PANEL
( Buttons are located lef t of the Steering Wheel)