brakes KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2014 Features and Functions Guide

OPTIMA HYBRID
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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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)