power steering KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

INTERIOR OVERVIEW
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1. Inside door handle.......................... .......................... p. 5-13
2. Driver position memory button............... ............... p. 4-08
3. Power window switch....................... ....................... p. 5-23
4. Central door lock switch..................... ..................... p. 5-14
5. Power window lock button................... ................... p. 5-25
6. Outside rearview mirror control.............. .............. p. 5-45
7. Outside rearview mirror folding.............................. p. 5-45
8. Fuel filler lid open button.................... .................... p. 5-29
9. Trunk open button.......................... .......................... p. 5-16
10. ESC off button............................................................ p. 7-30
11. Headlight leveling device.................... .................... p. 5-120
12. Instrument panel illumination control.................... p. 5-49
13. BSD On/Off button.......................... .......................... p. 7-91
14. Steering wheel............................. ............................. p. 5-40
15. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever....... ....... p. 5-41
16. Inner fuse panel............................ ............................ p. 9-53
17. Brake pedal................................ ................................ p. 7-17
18. Parking brake pedal......................... ......................... p. 7-18
19. Hood release lever.......................... .......................... p. 5-27
20. LKAS On/Off button......................... ......................... p. 7-84
21. Seat....................................... ....................................... p. 4-02
Your vehicle at a glance
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Lumbar support (if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the Driver's seat. 1. Press the front portion of the switch to increase support, or the
rear portion of the switch, to de‐
crease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.
Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by usingthe control switches located on the
outside of the seat cushion. Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the
steering wheel, pedals and switches on
the instrument panel.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with theengine start/stop button in OFF.Therefore, children should never beleft unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
•The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operating oncethe adjustment is completed. Ex‐cessive operation may damage theelectrical equipment.
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•When in operation, the power seatconsumes a large amount of elec‐trical power. To prevent unneces‐sary charging system drain, don’tadjust the power seat longer thannecessary while the engine is notrunning.
•Do not operate two or more powerseat control switches at the sametime. Doing so may result in powerseat motor or electrical compo‐nent malfunction.
Safety features of your vehicle
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Smart key................................................................................... 5-04Record your key number..................................................... 5-04
Key operations...................................................................... 5-04
Immobilizer system.............................................................. 5-04
Smart key function............................................................... 5-06
Smart key system operation.............................................. 5-06
Transmitter precautions...................................................... 5-08
Battery replacement............................................................ 5-09
Theft-alarm system ............................................................... 5-10 Armed stage.......................................................................... 5-10
Theft-alarm stage................................................................ 5-10
Disarmed stage..................................................................... 5-11
Door locks................................................................................... 5-12 Operating door locks from outside the vehicle................ 5-12
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle................... 5-13
Door lock/unlock features................................................... 5-15
Child-protector rear door lock............................................ 5-15
Trunk........................................................................................... 5-16 Opening the trunk................................................................. 5-16
Closing the trunk................................................................... 5-16
Emergency trunk safety release .......................................5-17
Smart Trunk .............................................................................. 5-19 How to use the Smart Trunk.............................................. 5-19
How to deactivate the Smart Trunk function
using the smart key............................................................. 5-21
Detecting area....................................................................... 5-21
Windows..................................................................................... 5-23 Power windows..................................................................... 5-23
Hood............................................................................................ 5-27 Opening the hood.................................................................. 5-27 Closing the hood.................................................................... 5-27
Fuel filler lid (Hybrid)................................................................ 5-29 Opening the fuel filler lid......................................................5-29
Closing the fuel filler lid........................................................5-29
Emergency fuel filler lid release......................................... 5-30
Fuel filler lid (Plug-In Hybrid).................................................. 5-31 Opening the fuel filler lid......................................................5-31
Closing the fuel filler lid........................................................5-32
Emergency fuel filler lid release......................................... 5-33
Panorama sunroof ................................................................... 5-35 Sunroof open warning.......................................................... 5-35
Sunshade................................................................................ 5-36
Sliding the sunroof................................................................ 5-37
Tilting the sunroof................................................................ 5-37
Closing the sunroof............................................................... 5-37
Resetting the sunroof.......................................................... 5-38
Steering wheel........................................................................... 5-40 Electric power steering........................................................ 5-40
Tilt & telescopic steering..................................................... 5-41
Heated steering wheel ........................................................ 5-42
Horn......................................................................................... 5-42
Mirrors........................................................................................ 5-44 Inside rearview mirror.......................................................... 5-44
Outside rearview mirror.......................................................5-45
Reverse parking aid function ............................................. 5-47
Instrument cluster.................................................................... 5-48 Instrument cluster control.................................................. 5-49
LCD display control............................................................... 5-50
Gauges.................................................................................... 5-51
Transaxle shift indicator...................................................... 5-54
Features of your vehicle

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STEERING WHEEL
Electric power steering
Power steering uses the motor to as‐sist you in steering the vehicle. If the
engine is off or if the power steering
system becomes inoperative, the vehi‐ cle may still be steered, but it will re‐
quire increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con‐ trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to com‐
mand the motor.
The steering effort becomes heavier as the vehicleL

- Distance range: 1 ~ 9,999 km or 1 ~9,999 mi.
NOTICE
•If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been in‐
terrupted, the distance to empty
function may not operate correct‐
ly.
•The distance to empty may differ
from the actual driving distance as
it is an estimate of the available
driving distance.
•The trip computer may not regis‐
ter additional fuel if less than
6 liters (1.6 gallons) of fuel are
added to the vehicle.
•The fuel economy and distance to
empty may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehi‐
cle.
Average Fuel Economy (2)
• The average fuel economy is calcula‐ ted by the total driving distance and
fuel consumption since the last aver‐ age fuel economy reset. - Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9
km/L, L/100 km or MPG
• The average fuel economy can be re‐ set both manually and automatically.
Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the OK button (reset) on the steering wheel for more than 1
second when the average fuel economy
is displayed.
Automatic reset
To make the average fuel economy be reset automatically whenever refueling,
select the L

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In this case, we recommend you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer as soon as possi‐
ble.
WARNING
nElectronic Brake force Distri‐bution (EBD) System WarningLight
When both ABS and Parking Brake &Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,the brake system will not work nor‐mally and you may experience anunexpected and dangerous situationduring sudden braking.In this case, avoid high speed drivingand abrupt braking.We recommend you have the vehicleinspected by an authorized Kia deal‐er as soon as possible.
Electronic power steering
(EPS) warning light (if
equipped)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
Malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
nMalfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indica‐tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam‐age to the emission control systemswhich could effect drivability and/orfuel economy.
CAUTION
nGasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyticconverter damage is possible whichcould result in loss of engine power.In this case, we recommend that youhave the vehicle inspected by an au‐thorized Kia dealer as soon as possi‐ble.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.

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Features of your vehicle

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go
off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. It will also go off imme‐ diately when the engine start/stop but‐
ton is ON position.
Engine start/stop button
position
OFF
To turn off the hybrid sys‐ tem (START/RUN position)
or vehicle power (ON posi‐ tion), press the engine start/stop button with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you press the engine start/stop
button without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the engine start/stop button will not change to the OFF posi‐
tion but to the ACC position.
Vehicles equipped with anti-theftsteering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the en‐ gine start/stop button is in the OFF po‐
sition to protect you against theft. It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop‐
erly when you open the driver's door, the warning chime will sound. Try lock‐
ing the steering wheel again. If the
problem is not solved, we recommend that the system be checked by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
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In addition, if the engine start/stop but‐
ton is in the OFF position after the driv‐ er's door is opened, the steering wheel
will not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door. Then the steering wheel will lock
and the warning chime will stop.
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but‐
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to re‐
lease the tension.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the hybridsystem (START/RUN) or vehicle pow‐er (ON), only when the vehicle is notin motion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, youare able to turn the hybrid systemoff and to the ACC position by press‐ing the engine start/stop button for
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through nor‐ mal usage.
If the hybrid system is not on or is
turned off while driving, the power as‐
sist for the brakes will not work. You can still stop your vehicle by applying
greater force to the brake pedal than
typical. The stopping distance, however,will be longer than with power brakes.
When the hybrid system is not on, the reserve brake power is partially deple‐
ted each time the brake pedal is ap‐
plied. Do not pump the brake pedal when the power assist has been inter‐
rupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when nec‐
essary to maintain steering control on slippery surfaces.
WARNING
nBrakes
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•Do not drive with your foot restingon the brake pedal. This will createabnormal high brake tempera‐tures, excessive brake lining andpad wear, and increased stoppingdistances.
•When descending a long or steephill, shift to a lower gear and avoidcontinuous application of thebrakes. Continuous brake applica‐tion will cause the brakes to over‐heat and could result in a tempo‐rary loss of braking performance.
•Wet brakes may impair the vehi‐cle’s ability to safely slow down;the vehicle may also pull to oneside when the brakes are applied.Applying the brakes lightly will in‐dicate whether they have been af‐fected in this way.Always test your brakes in thisfashion after driving through deepwater. To dry the brakes, applythem lightly while maintaining asafe forward speed until brakeperformance returns to normal.
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•Always confirm the position of thebrake and accelerator pedal beforedriving. If you don’t check the posi‐tion of the accelerator and brakepedal before driving, you may de‐press the accelerator instead ofthe brake pedal. It may cause a se‐rious accident.
NOTICE
Do not depress the brake pedal con‐
tinuously without the "" indicator
ON. The battery may be discharged.
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear a high-pitched warning sound from your
front brakes or rear brakes (if equip‐
ped). You may hear this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you
depress the brake pedal.

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• EPS (Electronic Power Steering) indi‐cator light remains on the instrument
cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to turn
off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and the ESC OFF indicator light (
) illu‐
minates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you
don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing the ESC OFF button. It indi‐
cates that a malfunction has been de‐
tected somewhere in the EPS (Elec‐ tronic Power Steering) system or VSM
system. If the ESC indicator light (
) or
EPS warning light remains on, we rec‐
ommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
•The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 22 km/h
(13 mph) on curves.
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•The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 10 km/h
(6 mph) when a vehicle is braking
on a split-mu road. The split-mu
road is made of surfaces which
have different friction forces.
WARNING
•The Vehicle Stability Managementsystem is not a substitute for safedriving practices but a supplemen‐tary function only. It is the respon‐sibility of the driver to alwayscheck the speed and the distanceto the vehicle ahead. Always holdthe steering wheel firmly whiledriving.
•Your vehicle is designed to activateaccording to the driver’s intention,even with the VSM installed. Al‐ways follow all the normal precau‐tions for driving at safe speed forthe conditions – including driving ininclement weather and on a slip‐pery road.
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•Driving with varying tire or wheelsizes may cause the VSM systemto malfunction. When replacingtires, make sure they are thesame size as your original tires.
Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if
equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back
on a steep hill when it starts to go af‐ ter stopping. The Hill-start Assist Con‐
trol (HAC) prevents the vehicle from
slipping back by operating the brakes automatically for about 1~2 seconds.
The brakes are released when the ac‐
celerator pedal is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle isstarting off always depress the ac‐celerator pedal.
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• The AEB provides additional brakingpower for optimum braking perform‐
ance, when the driver depresses the brake pedal.
• The braking control is automatically deactivated, when the driver sharply
depresses the brake pedal, or when
the driver abruptly operates the
steering wheel.
• The braking control is automatically canceled, when risk factors disappear.
CAUTION
The driver should always pay greatcaution to vehicle operation, eventhough there is no warning messageor warning alarm.
WARNING
The AEB cannot avoid all collisions.The AEB might not completely stopthe vehicle before collision, due toambient, weather and road condi‐tions. The driver has the responsibili‐ty to drive safely and control the ve‐hicle.
WARNING
The AEB operates in accordance withthe risk levels, such as the distancefrom the vehicle/passer-by in front,the speed of the vehicle/passer-byin front, and the driver's vehicle op‐eration.
Sensor to detect the distance
from the vehicle in front (front
radar)
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The sensor is to maintain a certain dis‐
tance from the vehicle in front. Howev‐ er, the smudged sensor lens with for‐
eign substances, such as snow and rain,
adversely affects the sensing perform‐ ance. It may even temporarily cancel
the AEB. Always keep the sensor lens
clean.

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