KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2015 Owners Manual

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The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a Hg thermometer to prevent the
driver from being inattentive.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed by
using the “User Settings” mode of the
LCD display or While pressing the
OFF button, press the AUTO button
for 3 seconds or more. (for automatic
climate control system)
❈ For more details, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter.Transaxle Shift Indicator
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator
This indicator displays which auto-
matic transaxle shift lever is selected.
Reverse : R
Neutral : N

Sports Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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LCD DISPLAY
Modes SymbolExplanation
Hybrid informationThis mode displays ECO level and hybrid system energy flow.
For more details, refer to "Hybrid information mode" in this chapter.
Trip Computer This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
For more details, refer to "Trip Computer" in this chapter.
ServiceThis mode informs of service interval (mileage or days) and warning messages
related to TPMS and so on.
Master warning
User SettingsOn this mode, you can change settings of the doors, lamps, etc.
❈For controlling the LCD modes, refer to "LCD Display Control" in this chapter.
LCD Modes

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Hybrid information modes
Overview
Hybrid information mode shows
hybrid energy flow and ECO level.
To change the Hybrid information
mode, press the MOVE ( ) button.
ECO Level
When the vehicle is started, the ECO
Level display will indicate level. If you
drive economically, the ECO Level
will increase. However, if you do not
drive economically, the ECO Level
will decrease.
Hybrid energy flow
Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Following modes show drivers
the current operating condition. Vehicle Stop
The mode means the vehicle stop.
(No energy flow)
EV Propulsion
Motor power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Battery
➞Wheel)
ECO Level
↕
↕
→
→
→
→
Hybrid energy flow
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Power Assist
Motor and Engine power are used to
move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine ➞Wheel)
Engine Only Propulsion
Engine power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Engine ➞Wheel) Engine Generation
Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine
➞Battery)
Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel ➞Battery) Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel
➞Engine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)
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Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞Wheel) Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
systems charge the hybrid battery
during deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞
Battery)Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine compression can be
used to slow the vehicle. The regen-
erative braking system can be used
to charge the hybrid battery.
(Wheel
➞Engine & Battery)
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Service Mode
Service Interval
Service in
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 900 mi. (1,500 km) or 30
days, "Service in" message is dis-
played for several seconds each time
you set the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON position.Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serv-
iced according to the already inputted
service interval, "Service required"
message is displayed for several sec-
onds each time you set the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to
the ON position (The mileage and
time changes to "---").
To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted before:
- Press the [OK] button (select/reset)
for more than 1 second. Service in OFF
If the service interval is not set,
"Service in OFF" message is dis-
played on the LCD display.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
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Master Warning Mode
(if equipped)
This warning light informs the driv- er the following situations
- Low washer fluid
- TPMS
- Service reminder
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
(ex : refill the washer fluid)
User Settings Mode
Description
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
Door
Auto Door Lock (if equipped)
Off: The auto door lock operation will
be deactivated.
Speed: All doors will be automatically
locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15km/h (9.3mph).
Shift Lever: All doors will be automatically
locked if the automatic transaxle
shift lever is shifted from the P
(Park) position to the R (Reverse),
N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position.
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Auto Door Unlock (if equipped)
Off:The auto door unlock operation will
be canceled.
Key Out or Power Off: All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the ignition key is
removed from ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button is set to
the OFF position.
Shift Lever: All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the automatic transaxle
shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position. Two Press Unlock (if equipped)
Off:
The two press unlock function will
be deactivated. Therefore, all doors
will unlock if the door is unlocked.
On: The driver’s door will unlock if the
door is unlocked. When the door is
unlocked again within 4 seconds,
all doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback (if equipped)
Off: The Horn feedback operation will
be deactivated.
On: After locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter, if
you press the lock button again
within 4 seconds, the warning
sound will operate once to indicate
that all doors are locked.Lamp
One Touch Turn Lamp (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the headlamp
delay function will be activated.
Welcome Light (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the welcome
light function will be activated.

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Convenience
Language
Choose the language you prefer
within the LCD.
Temperature Unit
Convert the temperature unit from °C
to °F or from °F to °C.
AVG Fuel Eco Reset
Auto Reset:
The average fuel economy will
reset automatically when refueling.
Manual Reset: The average fuel economy will not
reset automatically whenever refu-
eling.
For more details, refer to "Trip
Computer" in this chapter. Seat Easy Access (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the driver’s
seat will automatically move forward
or rearward for the driver to enter or
exit the vehicle comfortably.
Steering Position (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the warning
function regarding the steering wheel
alignment will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Warning
Messages" in this chapter.
Driving Assist (if equipped)
RCTA
If this item is checked RCTA (Rear
cross traffic alert) function in BSD
(Blind spot detection) system will be
activated.
For more details, refer to Blind spot
detection system in chapter 5.
Service Interval
On this mode, you can activate the
service interval function with mileage
(mi. or km) and period (months).
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Warning Messages
Shift to "P" position
This warning message illuminates ifyou try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to the
ON position).
Low Key Battery
This warning message illuminatesif the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press start button while turning
wheel
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left.
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