KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2019 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2019, Model line: OPTIMA PHEV, Model: KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2019Pages: 54, PDF Size: 5.73 MB
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A )
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (red light B ) •
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red 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
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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REMINDERS:
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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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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
Engine Start/Stop Button†8
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while gear shift is in P (Park)
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 .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†7
HAC is designed to 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:
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The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
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In the event of a HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for service .
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline .
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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
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or
out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors . Then press arrows
E to adjust mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured:
•Left - The mirrors will unfold .
•Right - The mirrors will fold .
•Center - The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed .
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the
Smart Key fob in proximity .
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
A
B
C
E
D
F
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the Smart Key* .
QUICK TIP Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)*/ High Beam Assist position/Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)* - When switch is in the
AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start /Stop button* is on, the
AFS-H system will operate . To turn the system off, change the switch setting . After
turning the system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling operates
continuously .
High Beam Assist (HBA)* - The High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust
the brightness depending on light detected of oncoming vehicles and road conditions .
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start /
Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate . To turn HBA off, change the
switch setting .
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:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To o p e r a t e :
•Tu r n 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 .
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 .
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the daytime
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The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are turned on
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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•Pressing the lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed . Pressing the lever down decreases frequency of wipes •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, the system will automatically be set ON again .
M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
B
A(Located below gear shift . Button location may vary)
Windshield Wipers & Washers
To o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
QUICK TIPS
QUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the ignition or
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position .
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or
when the button is pressed again to deactivate .
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off . The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time .
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A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
B Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
C Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place
calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system
AB
DE
C
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†5,22
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
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D Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/transfer calls . Press
to place a call using voice command prompts from the system or to
answer an incoming call
E End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual or the UVO System User’s Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
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Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries •Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another •Changing language setting may delete paired phones
QUICK TIPS
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
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
(Type A shown)
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Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may
have difficulty understanding some accents
or uncommon names . When using Voice
Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation .
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Voice Recognition performance by making
a few simple changes to your phone
contacts:
•Use full names vs . short or single-syllable
names (“John Smith” vs . “Dad”; “Smith
Residence” vs . “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or
hyphens (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case
Emergency” vs . “ICE”)
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia
System User's Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .
How to Place a Call
There are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (displays the phone screen
with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button C . Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
Voice Recognition Tips 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests .
QUICK TIP
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
QUICK TIP
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Audio Controls†2 2
AE
F
G
DCB
Cruise Control†2 2
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SAT/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
Media Mode: Press to move Track Up/Down . Press & hold to FF/REW
(except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D Mute button: Press to mute all audio
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
•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
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
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.
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 28-32.
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
QUICK TIP
(Type C shown)
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(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go 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.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†6
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go system is designed to maintain a predetermined
distance from vehicles detected ahead by automatically adjusting the driving speed as needed .
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
•Push the CRUISE button A to turn system ON . The CRUISE indicator will illuminate
on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed
•Press button B down to set the speed . Press the RES+/SET- button B up/down to increase/
decrease the set speed
To adjust the vehicle-to-vehicle distance setting C, press the SCC button D on the
steering wheel . The images on the LCD screen E and the Instrument Cluster F will
change when scrolling through the settings . Each time the button is pressed, the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance changes .
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button G or press the brake pedal . The LCD
screen will display a message that the SCC operation is canceled .
To turn system OFF, press the CRUISE button A . The CRUISE indicator on the instrument
cluster will turn OFF and the LCD screen SCC image will show canceled H .
To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button A . Repeat to switch modes again ( The SCC system must not be activated to change modes) .
For the SCC System to operate: •When no vehicle is in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph •When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front . It can even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary .
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
•SCC system is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on
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The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See Owner’s Manual for more information
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If the SCC system is left on, it can be activated inadvertently . Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed that the driver is not aware of .
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B
C
A
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†24
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and
adjust the desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel
in place .
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28OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Android AutoTM†3 / Apple CarPlay®†4 S e tup*
For further UVO eServices/UVO eco operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 29-32.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily 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 which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 . From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ † 11 Store
2 . Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
How to start Android Auto™:
1 . Press the SETUP key on your audio control unit’s control panel
2 . Press the PHONE PROJECTION button , select Android Auto™ and then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO .
Accept all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in order to use Android Auto™
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer’s cable provided
with your iPhone®
2 . On the audio control unit's control panel, press the SETUP key
3 . Press the PHONE PROJECTION button on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY . Accept all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in order to use
Apple CarPlay®
5 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
REMINDERS:
• Android Auto™ compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android™ smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• Apple CarPlay® compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone® 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release