2006 KIA Optima Owner's Manual

CIGARETTE LIGHTERTo operate the cigarette lighter, press it
in and release it. When it is heated, it
automatically pops out and is ready for
use. If the engine is not running, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC
position for the lighter to operate. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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• If you have to use to the electri-
cal accessories that draw higher
power (vacuum cleaner, lights,
cooler, etc.) only use the power
outlet intermittently and with
greater caution.
• Long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with electrical
accessories plugged in) will dis-
charge the vehicle’s battery and
degrade the battery life.
• Cap the cover of power outlet
when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
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NOTICE
• Do not hold the lighter in
because it will overheat.
• Only a genuine Kia lighter
should be used in the cigarette
lighter socket. The use of plug-in
accessories (shavers, hand-held
vacuums and coffee pots, for
example) may damage the socket
or cause electrical failure.
• If the lighter does not pop out
within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
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ASHTRAYSFRONT ASHTRAYTo open the ashtray press on its front
face to slide it out. To remove the
ashtray, grasp the ashtray bucket and pull
it up carefully.
REAR ASHTRAYThe rear ashtray may be opened by
pulling it out by its top edge. To remove
the ashtray to empty or clean it, lift it up
slightly and pull it all the way out.
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WARNING - Ashtray Use
Do not use the vehicle’s asht-
rays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or
matches in an ashtray with
other combustible materials
may cause a fire.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-36GLOVE BOXThe glove box door can be locked(and
unlocked) with the key(if equipped).
SUNVISORSTo use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
and swing it to the side.
VANITY MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)To use the vanity mirror, rotate the
sunvisor downward.
Pull up the vanity mirror cover, the lamp
turms on automatically.
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Type B
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident or sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)The cruise control system provides
automatic speed control for your comfort
when driving on freeways, tollroads, or
other noncongested highways. This
system is designed to function above
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
TO SET THE CRUISE1. Push in the cruise control main
switch. This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the "COAST/SET" control
switch and release it. The "CRUISE"
indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate after you have
set the vehicle to the desired speed.
4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and the desired
speed will automatically be
maintained.5. To increase speed, temporarily
depress the accelerator pedal enough
for the vehicle to exceed the preset
speed. When you remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle will return to the speed you
have set.
TO CANCEL THE CRUISE
SPEEDDo one of the followings:
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle).
• Shift the shift lever to the “N”
position (Automatic transaxle).
• Decrease the vehicle speed 12mph
(20 km/h) lower than memorized
speed.
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).
• Release the main switch.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-38TO RESUME THE PRESET
SPEEDThe vehicle will automatically resume
the speed set prior to cancellation when
you push the control switch "RESUME
(ACCEL)" and release, providing the
vehicle speed is above 25mph(40 km/h).
TO RESET AT A FASTER
SPEED1. Push the control switch "RESUME
(ACCEL)" and hold it.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and
release the control switch. While the
control switch is held, the vehicle
will gradually gain speed.
TO RESET AT A SLOWER
SPEED1. Push the control button “SET
(COAST)” and hold it. While the
control switch is pushed, the vehicle
speed will gradually decrease.
2. When the desired speed is obtained,
release the control button.
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NOTICE
• Keep the main switch off when
not using the cruise control.
• Do not use the cruise control
when it may not be safe to keep
the car at a constant speed, for
instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
winding roads or over 6% up-
hill or down-hill roads.
• Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using the cruise control system.
• During cruise-speed driving with
a manual transaxle vehicle, do
not shift into neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal,
since the engine will be over-
revved. If this happens, depress
the clutch pedal or release the
main switch.
• During normal cruise control
operation, when the set button is
activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, the cruise
control will energize after
approximately 3 seconds. This
delay is normal.
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-40TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)On a slippery road surface, the traction
control system (TCS) prevents the drive
wheels from spinning excessively, thus
helping the car to accelerate. It also
ensures sufficient driving force and
steering performance when the car turns
at accelerated speeds.
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CAUTION
When the TCS indicator blinks, the
TCS function function has been
activated due to slippery road con-
ditions or excessive acceleration.
When this happens, release foot
pressure from the accelerator pedal
and maintain a moderate speed.
WARNING
Traction control is a driving aid;
all normal precautions for
driving in inclement weather
and on slippery road surfaces
should be observed.
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TCS ON/OFF MODEIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the
instrument cluster will not be illuminated.
The indicator will illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, but it should go off after 3
seconds. It means the TCS is in the stand-
by status and at the moment of the actual
operation of the TCS, the indicator will
blink.
To switch to TCS OFF mode, press the
TCS switch. System will be deactivated
and the TCS indicator in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
If the TCS indicator stays on in the TCS
ON mode, take your car to your
Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
system checked.
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NOTICE
• The TCS ON mode is activated
automatically when the engine is
started.
 When the TCS is operating
properly, you may feel a slight
pulsation in the vehicle. This is
only the effect of brake control
and is not unusual.
 When the engine starts, your
may hear a “click” sound from
the engine compartment. This is
only the sound of the TCS being
checked.
 When moving out of mud or
fresh snow with the TCS ON,
pressing the accelerator pedal
may not cause the engine speed
to increase.
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