ignition KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2019 Features and Functions Guide

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Drive Mode Integrated Control System* (Hybrid) / Active ECO System* (Plug-In Hybrid)
The Drive Mode may be selected based on the driver's preferences
and road conditions .
To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the DRIVE MODE*/
ACTIVE ECO* button B . The instrument cluster will display SPORT*
or ECO when selected . When in NORMAL mode, it will not display in
the instrument cluster .
Drive Mode System Video
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(Buttons located below Gear Shift - Type B shown)
(Located in Instrument Cluster; image may vary)
ACTIVE
ECOHEV
DRIVE
MODE
B
B
B
ECO Mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO is designed to help improve
fuel economy by controlling several vehicle
components . When activated, it optimizes
drivetrain operations such as engine power and
transmission .
To turn ON, press the DRIVE MODE*/ACTIVE ECO*
button A . The button light will turn on, and the
green ECO indicator light B in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (indicating that you are
getting optimal fuel efficiency) . Active ECO system
will remain on even when the ignition is cycled .
To turn the Active ECO system OFF, press the
button A again .
To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
QUICK TIPS
For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
A
Hybrid*
A
Plug-in Hybrid*
REMINDERS: •
The system is turned ON and in ECO mode when ignition is in the ON position
•
When NORMAL mode is selected, the indicator will display and system remains on . When ignition is cycled, the system will default to ECO .
•
When ECO mode is selected, the following may occur to help improve fuel economy:
– Acceleration may be slightly reduced even when the accelerator is fully depressed – Air conditioner performance may be limited – Shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change – Engine noise may increase – System’s power will be limited when driving uphill
•Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) w/ RCCW*†6
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver in certain situations
before changing lanes . The light on the BCW button A will illuminate when turned
ON . The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling faster than 18 mph
and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor .
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW System
boundary B, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*
If the RCCW system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right
side C, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD
screen . The RCCW system is active under the following conditions:
•When the vehicle is in Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•
The BCW system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•If the BCW is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON
•The RCCW feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings and will remain in OFF/ON as selected
•
The RCCW system will show a warning if the approaching vehicle speed is between 2 .5-22 mph within sensing range . See owner's manual for other conditions .
The BCW and RCCW systems are supplemental systems. Do not solely rely on these systems and always pay attention to drive safely. For more information on Blind-Spot Collision Warning, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning w/ RCCW Video
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B
C
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
A
DRIVER'S PANEL

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Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*†6
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the LDW button
A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate
white . It will remain white when vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph and the
system does not detect lane markers . When the system detects lane
markers, the LDW icon will illuminate green .
If the LDW detects that you are moving outside of your lane, the system
may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph
•The LDW system recognizes both lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
•The vehicle is between the lane markers
•LDW will stay on when the ignition is cycled
REMINDERS:
•LDW will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated
•
The BCW and RCCW systems are supplemental systems . Do not solely rely on these systems and always drive safely
DRIVER'S PANEL
When the LDW sensor detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminated
When the LDW sensor does not detect the lane traveled in, the lanes are not illuminated
When the LDW sensor detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
Lane Departure Warning Video
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(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
A
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)/Forward Collision Warning (FCW) are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
The LDW is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDW may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is about to be driven outside of its lane. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure WarningLane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†7
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain 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 audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
A
B
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)†9
The FCA is designed to help alert the driver and, under certain conditions if necessary, apply emergency braking when rapidly
approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped . Initially, the Forward Collision Warning (FCW ) will provide a warning
when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle in front and emit an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster .
Adjust the alert settings (Early, Normal, Late) in the User Settings . To turn the FCA /FCW off, go to User Settings again and turn off .
If the system detects that the collision risk increases, the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) automatically applies the brakes
to reduce your speed, helping minimize the effects of a possible collision .
FCA can be turned ON in the User Settings menu on the Instrument Cluster display . The FCA /FCW will become active when the:
• Engine Start /Stop button is ON• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
REMINDERS:
• The FCA /FCW will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previously set to OFF
• The FCA /FCW will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
• If the FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, the FCA system is automatically turned off
• When FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
Forward Collision Warning Video
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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.
The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)*/Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCA and FCW may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
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
•
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 .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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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)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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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
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Smart Cruise Control
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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
•
The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See Owner’s Manual for more information
•
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 .

Digital Clock
Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key on the head unit . Then press the on-screen
Clock icon to enter clock settings . Follow the onscreen options to
adjust the clock settings .
Press the on-screen return icon to save changes .
QUICK TIP
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
QUICK TIPREMINDERS:
• Daylight Savings must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Settings screen .
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (systems with navigation only) .REMINDERS:
• Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge .
• Only use cables made by your device manufacturer . Third party cables may damage your device .
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
12V180W
USB Charger*
The USB charger is located inside the Center Console and on the rear of
the Center Console .
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices .
(Rear of Center Console shown)
CENTER PANEL
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Auto Hold*
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 .
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 turned OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there
may be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
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 Brake Video
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A
B
(Located on Center Panel)
REMINDERS:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, trunk and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•
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
•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
CENTER PANEL
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
REMINDER: To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle .