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ESSENTIAL FEATURES
OPTIMA HYBRID FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Active ECO System (ECODynamics) . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Audio System – Standard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Audio System – UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . 27
Audio System – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation* .28
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Hybrid Displays – Navigation System* . . . . . . . . . .14
Instrument Cluster / Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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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.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 05Hybrid Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Computer / Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Active ECO System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYSInstrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Instrument Cluster - ECO Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Navigation System Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DRIVER’S PANELBlind Spot Detection System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Auto Hold* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . . 19Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Turn Signals & Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
AUDIO SYSTEMStandard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . . 28
CENTER PANELDigital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . 29Automatic Climate Control (UVO eServices/Standard Audio System)* . . . . . . . . . 30Automatic Climate Control (Navigation System)* . . . . . . 31Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . . 32Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
S E AT I N GDriver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Panoramic Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Fuel Door and Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Trunk Release Button (Exterior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Back-Up Warning System (Rear Parking Assist System)* . 40Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Service Plug (Safety Plug) & 12V Battery Compartment . . . . . 41Hybrid Battery Vent (Air Intake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page) MAINTENANCE (See Back Cover)
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
Indicators & Warning Lights
For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual .
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Seat Belt Warning Light
High Beam Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Tail Light Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*
Door Ajar Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Active ECO Indicator
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Electronic Parking Brake Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
12V Charging System Warning Light
Service Indicator
Airbag Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Trunk Open Warning Light
Immobilizer Indicator*
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) System Warning Light*
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Auto Hold Indicator
Master Warning Light
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of
its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
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
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Power 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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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAY
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AUTO HOLD temporarily maintains the
vehicle at a standstill even if the brake pedal
is released . AUTO HOLD can be turned ON/
OFF using the AUTO HOLD switch B on
the driver’s panel . Before AUTO HOLD will
operate, the driver’s door, engine hood and
trunk must be closed, and the driver’s seat
belt must be fastened .
The AUTO HOLD indicator has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a standstill,
and AUTO HOLD switch B turned ON, the
indicator will illuminate white . While driving
the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the
AUTO HOLD indicator will remain white .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes from white to green .
OFF (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD
switch B is manually turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON .
REMINDERS:
• As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
• If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
• A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes
an electric motor to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB
switch A . Ensure that the indicator light is
illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the
indicator light i s O F F .
Electric Parking Break (EPB)/AUTO HOLD 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
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AUTO HOLD*
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
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•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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 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
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Toggle switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation System screen, use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation System .
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 .
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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•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
AB
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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Engine Start/Stop Button
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 . Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
REMINDERS:
• 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
• If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
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 .
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (orange light A)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (orange light A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (green light B) • When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (green light B)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
QUICK TIPS
Engine Start/Stop Button & 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 CODE
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AB
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
To o p e r a t e :
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The
lights will be on automatically when the ignition or ENGINE START/STOP
button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of
the following occurs:
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To o p e r a t e :
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
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•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the daytime
• The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are tuned on
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the Turn Signal
Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing . The lane change
signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User
Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
Audio ControlsCruise Control
E CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise
Control ON/OFF
F Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or
increase Cruising Speed
F Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control
setting, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button G
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM 1-2/AM/SAT 1-3/CD/
USB/Aux /iPod®
Audio System ON/OFF: Press and hold to turn power on; Press to turn
power off
B Seek/Preset button:
Radio Mode: Press to advance through Preset Stations . Press and hold to
auto seek
CD/USB/iPod® Mode: Press to move Track Up/Down . Press & hold to FF/
REW
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D MUTE button: Press to mute all audio
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 26-28.
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.
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Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
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QUICK TIP
•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
QUICK TIPS
AE
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G
D
CB
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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*IF EQUIPPEDNORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
replacement parts, and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer.
Optima Hybrid Features & Functions Guide
A Inspect* — Air cleaner filter* and vacuum hose Replace — Engine oil and oil filter Perform — Rotate tires; add fuel additive1
B Inspect* — Brake hoses and lines, drive shafts and boots, exhaust pipe and muffler, front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors, steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint, suspension mounting bolts, air conditioning refrigerant, rear disc brake/pads, parking brake Replace — Climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)C Inspect* — Brake fluid, fuel filter2, fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections, fuel tank air filter* *2, vapor hose, fuel filler cap, fuel tank Replace — Air cleaner filterD Inspect* — Drive belt3 (auto-tensioner, generator, power steering, air conditioning, water pump)E Inspect* — Valve clearance4
F Replace — Spark Plugs (iridium coated)G Replace — Engine coolant5, inverter coolant
* and, if necessary, adjust, clean, replace or correct** If equipped* * * Check and adjust level and check for leaks. Inspect regularlyCheck tire pressure frequently, at least once per month or more.Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.1 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
2 Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.3 The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.4 Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.5 When replacing coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
See your owner’s manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warranty may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed. Call 1-800-333-4kia (4542) for roadside assistance.
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