2007 KIA Optima Owner's Manual

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39. BOOKMARK (MARK) ButtonWhen the CD player unit is operating, the
desired track on the disc can be book-
marked by using the MARK button.
 Press the MARK button for more than
0.8 seconds to bookmark the desired
track.
“M” will be displayed on the LCD and
“MEMORY(1~50)” will display for
approximately five seconds with beep
sound.
To play the bookmarked tracks, press
the MARK button within 0.8 seconds
and select the bookmarked track to
play.
 To erase a bookmarked track, press the MARK button for more than 0.8 sec-
onds. The unit will beep once when the
bookmark is erased.
If you want to delete all tracks stored
using the Bookmark function, press FILE
SEARCH Knob in the Mark Play mode
for more than 0.8 seconds. You will hear
a beep sound and all tracks will be delet-
ed from Mark Memory with “MARK
DELETE ALL” displayed on the LCD.
✽ ✽ NOTICETracks stored on Mark Memory will be
automatically erased after you eject CDs
that contain those tracks. 10. REPEAT (RPT) Button To repeat the track you are currently
listening to, press the RPT button.
To cancel, press it again.
 To repeat the music within selected CD, press the RPT button for more
than 0.8 seconds.
To cancel, press it again for more than
0.8 seconds.
 To repeat the music within the current- ly played folder, press the RPT button
for more than 0.8 seconds.
To cancel, press it again(MP3 CD
only).
 If you do not release RPT operation after all the tracks are played back, the
unit will play back again from the first
track.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again or turn the power
OFF then ON.
11. RANDOM (RDM) ButtonWith random, you can listen to the tracks
in random, rather than sequential order
on one disc.
To use random, do the following:
 Press the RDM button to listen torecorded tracks in random sequence.
Press RDM again to cancel or turn the
power OFF then ON. The unit defaults
to playing tracks in sequential order.
 To listen to the music within the select- ed folder in random order, press the
RDM button within a second. To can-
cel, press it again or turn the power
OFF then ON. (MP3 CD only)12. DISC UP/DOWN Button By pressing "DISC "/"DISC "while CD changer is playing you can
move backward or forward to the next
disc and playback automatically
begins.
 If any of the slots do not contain a CD, your car audio will skip the empty slot
and play only those that contain a CD.
When switching CD’s, the LCD dis-
plays the selected CD’s number.

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13. FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob) You can skip the track (file) by turning
the FILE SEARCH knob clockwise or
counterclockwise.
After selecting the desired track (file),
press the FILE SEARCH knob to play-
back the track (file).
If you do not press the FILE SEARCH
knob within five seconds, the search
will stop.14. DIRECTORY SEARCH (DIR) Button You can move through the folder by
pushing the DIR button to up ( ) and
down( ).
 After moving the desired folder, press the FILE SEARCH knob to play back in
the selected folder. If you do not press
the FILE SEARCH knob within 5 sec-
onds, the folder searching function will
be released. It can not be operated in a
single folder.
✽ ✽ NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the unit,
keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
• When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct capaci-
ty.
• Stored bookmarks are all erased when the car battery is disconnected or
power to the vehicle is lost. If this
occurs, the bookmarks will have to be
reset.
• This equipment is designed to be used only in a 12 volt DC battery system
with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts.
• When driving your vehicle, be sure to keep the volume of the unit set low
enough to allow you to hear sounds
coming from the outside.
• Do not expose this equipment (includ- ing the speakers and tape) to water or
excessive moisture.
✽ ✽ NOTICE• Do not insert warped or poor quality
discs into the CD player as damage to
the unit may occur.
• Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage to the unit
may occur.
• Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The playback mecha-
nism may be damaged if you spill
them.
• Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damage to
the system mechanisms could occur.
• Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the compact disc to skip.
Do not use the compact disc when
driving in such conditions as damage
to the compact disc face could occur.
• Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while the disc is
being pulled into the audio unit by the
self-loading mechanism. Damage to
the audio unit and compact disc could
occur.
• Avoid using recorded compact discs in your audio unit. Original compact
discs are recommended.

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Ignition switch / 4-2
Starting the engine / 4-3
Manual transaxle / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-6
Brake system / 4-10
Steering wheel / 4-16
Cruise control system / 4-18
Electronic stability control / 4-21
Instrument cluster / 4-24
Gauges / 4-25
Warnings and indicators / 4-30
Compass - Z-Nav™ compass / 4-36
Back warning system / 4-37
Lighting / 4-40
Wipers and washers / 4-43
Defroster / 4-46
Hazard warning flasher / 4-47
Manual climate control system / 4-48
Automatic climate control / 4-55
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-63
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle24Illuminated ignition switchWhenever a door is opened, the ignition
switch will be illuminated for your con-
venience, provided the ignition switch is
not in the ON position. The light will go off
approximately 10 seconds after closing
the door or when the ignition switch is
turned on.
Ignition switch and anti-theft
steering column lock Ignition switch positionLOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward
the LOCK position (manual transaxle).
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The warning lights
can be checked before the engine is
started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in this
position.If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to the START position, turn the steeringwheel right and left to release resistance and then turn the key.
Automatic transaxleWhen turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P (Park) position.
IGNITION SWITCH
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STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal depressed while turning the
ignition switch to the start position.
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below 0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressingthe accelerator.✽ ✽ NOTICEDo not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to
start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-
engaging the starter. Excessive or
improper use of the starter may damage
it. The starter will not operate if:
Manual Transaxle - the clutch pedal is
not fully depressed.
 Automatic Transaxle - the shift lever
is NOT in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
WARNING
- Ignition key
• Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident or collision.
 Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in 1
stgear for manual
transaxle or P (Park) for automat-
ic transaxle. Then, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
 Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
 Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.
CAUTION -
Stall
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignition switch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (if
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Manual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has five forward
gears.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, then release it slowly.
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The ring located immediately
below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever to the
R position.Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone.✽ ✽ NOTICEWhen downshifting from fifth gear to
fourth gear, caution should be taken not
to inadvertently press the gear shift
lever sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a drastic
downshift may cause the engine speed to
increase to the point that the tachometer
will enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine may possibly cause
engine damage.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
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The ring (1) must be pulled up while moving the shift lever. The shift lever can be moved without pulling the ring (1).
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 To shift into reverse, rest the lever inneutral for at least 3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move
the lever into the reverse position.
 During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
 If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Reverse),
put the shift lever in N (Neutral) posi-
tion and release the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down, and then shift
into 1st or R (Reverse) gear position.
✽ ✽ NOTICETo avoid premature clutch wear and
damage, do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal. Also, don’t
use the clutch to hold the vehicle
stopped on an uphill grade, while wait-
ing for a traffic light, etc.
DownshiftingWhen you must slow down in heavy traf-
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-
shift before the engine starts to labor.
Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives better acceleration
when you again need to increase your
speed. When the vehicle is traveling
down steep hills, downshifting helps
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake
life.
WARNING
- Manual
transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off. Then make
sure the transaxle is shifted into 1
st
gear when the vehicle is parked on
a level or uphill grade, and shifted
into R (Reverse) on a downhill
grade. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not followed
in the order identified.

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Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake pedal must be
depressed.For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
- Automatic transaxle
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
in the P (PARK) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not followed
in the order identified.
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Depress the brake pedal when shifting, if your vehicle is equipped shift lock system.
The shift lever can be moved freely.