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*IF EQUIPPED
Active ECO System*The Active ECO system helps improve fuel
efficiency by controlling several vehicle
components. When activated, it optimizes
drivetrain operations such as engine power
and transmission for better fuel economy.
To turn ON, press the ECO button
B. The
button light will turn on and the green
ECO indicator light
C
in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (indicating that you
are getting optimal fuel efficiency). The
Active ECO System will remain on even
when the engine is turned off and restarted.
To turn the Active ECO System OFF, press
ECO button
B again.
CANCEL OKECO
B
Optima Active ECO
Video
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mobile device, SNAP this
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website.
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information.
QR CODE
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To help improve your
fuel efficiency:
• 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
For more information on Active ECO, refer to your
Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
C
CANCEL OK
SET
ECO
Drive Mode Integrated
Control System*Drive Mode:
The Drive Mode may
be selected depending on driver’s
preferences and road conditions.
To scroll through the different Drive
Modes, press the DRIVE MODE button A. The Instrument Cluster will display
SPORT or ECO when selected. When in
Normal mode, it will not display in the
Instrument Cluster.
REMINDER: The system is turned ON and to
Normal Mode when ignition is in the ON position
A
(located on Steering Wheel)
(located on Steering Wheel)
(located on Instrument Cluster)
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To enter Service Mode,
press the MENU button A, scroll to the Service
Mode and press SELECT
button
B. Then press
the ENTER/RESET
button C . S y s t e m w i l l
display number of miles
remaining until next
service is due, and type
of service.
Service ModeTo reset the Service Mode system, press and hold
the OK button
C for more than 1 second. To turn
Service In OFF, go to User Settings. Service
To set up the maintenance schedule:
• Press the MENU button
A and
toggle to Service Interval
• Press the ENTER/RESET button
C to
select the desired maintenance schedule To enter the User Setting mode on the LCD display* cluster, press
the MENU/MODE button
A when the vehicle is at a standstill and
with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position or the
engine running.
You can navigate the selections on the
display by pressing the SELECT button
B,
and then selecting the item by pressing the
ENTER/RESET button
C.
Doors:
- Auto Door Lock & Unlock*
- Two Press Unlock
- Horn Feedback
Seats:
- Seat Easy Access*
Lamps:
- One-Touch Turn Lamp*
- Headlamp Delay
- Welcome Light*
User Settings
P
Service in
0000
mi
00days
P
Service in
Off
P
Service IntervalBack
Off
On2500
mi.
36 month
P
User Settings
Door
Lamp
Convenient
Driving Assistance
P
Service required
CRUISECANCEL OK
RESSET
AC
B
(located on Steering Wheel)
When service is required, the following screen
will be displayed: Service Required.Convenience:
- Language
- Temperature
- AVG Fuel Economy Reset
- Easy Seat Access*
- Welcome Sound
- Steering Position
Service Interval ON/OFFINSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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*IF EQUIPPED Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the
BSD System boundary, a yellow light will illuminate on the
outside rearview mirrors.
2nd-stage alert: When 1st stage alert is on and a turn signal is
turned on, an alarm will sound.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
When the vehicle is in Reverse and moves backwards from a
parking position, the sensor detects approaching vehicles on
the left or right side.Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System* The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the
driver while changing lanes or while in Reverse moving
backwards.
When the BSD button is pressed ON, the BSD indicator
on the button
A
will illuminate. The outside rearview
mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds.
The system will become active when the vehicle is
traveling more than 18 mph and will alert the driver if
another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor.
A
Blind Spot Detection
System Video
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mobile device, snap this
QR code or visit the listed
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REMINDER:
• The BSD system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6mph above the surrounding vehicles
• When the BSD is ON and the ignition is cycled to OFF then ON again, the BSD system returns to ON
• The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
QUICK TIPS
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*IF EQUIPPED REMINDERS:
• 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, unless
there is an emergency situation
• 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
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
is OFF.
•
• 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 again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline.
AB
Electric Parking Break
(EPB)/AUTO HOLD Video
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mobile device, SNAP this
QR code or visit the listed
website.
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information.
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*IF EQUIPPED 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 manually turned OFF or when the EPB is
manually turned ON.
Ye l l o w : Malfunction - When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia
dealer.
Refer to pages 3-4 for location of instrument
cluster indicators.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep
the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible.
Press ESC button
D to turn ESC OFF/ON.
REMINDER: ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up.
REMINDER: The ESC Indicator Light
in the instrument cluster will
illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation.
Instrument Panel DimmerWith parking/headlights ON, toggle switch
C up or down to adjust display
brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
REMINDER: Door Mood Lamp is a fixed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be
confused with Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker).
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation
System screen, use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation SystemHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)HAC helps 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.REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position.
C
D
• 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 backwards
QUICK TIPS
(located on lef t of
Steering Wheel)
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Hood Release Lever and Latch
A
B
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release
Lever
A to unlatch
the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood
slightly, push the secondary Latch
B
to the left inside of the
Hood’s center and
lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood about halfway and then press
down to securely lock in place.
Engine Start/Stop Button*To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while in Park
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button,
you must have the Smart Key fob on your
person. To turn the vehicle OFF, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
F
E
REMINDER: 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.
REMINDER: If Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the
fob up against the Engine Start/Stop button and press
Kia Engine Start/Stop
Button & Smart Key Video
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mobile device, SNAP this
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information.
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake
pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (Orange light
E)
On position
• When already in the ACC position (Orange light
E) and without depressing the
brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (Green light
F)
• When in the OFF position (no light) and without depressing the brake pedal,
press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (Green light
F)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without driving may discharge the
vehicle’s battery.
QUICK TIPS
Press the button
C to
release the fuel door.
Pull the
button
D to
open the trunk.
Fuel Door and Trunk Release Buttons
C
D
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*IF EQUIPPED
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when gear shift is
moved in to or out of the P (Park) position. Refer to page 8,
User Setting mode, on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock
OFF/ON
QUICK TIPS
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s
Windows Auto Up/Down*B Press to Unlock/Lock All DoorsC Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
A
B
D
CE
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock*REMINDER: When pressed
C, window controls for the Rear Passenger
Windows are disabled, including from the driver’s controls. REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral
(c e n t e r) p o s i t i o n .
Power Folding Mirrors*D Toggle left or right to select mirror. Then
press arrows to adjust mirror position.
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirror, press
the folding mirror button
E as pictured.
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster.Automatic Door Lock/Unlock*When the gear shift is moved into or out of P(PARK), all
doors will Lock/Unlock.
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Headlights & High Beams
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation.Turn Signals & Fog Lights
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the
AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will turn ON/
OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.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 the Lane Change Signal
blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode in the LCD
Display.
Push lever to turn High Beams ON. Pull
lever to flash Headlights / High Beams.
AUTO*
Automatic
Headlights positionHeadlight positionParking light position
OFF
OFF position
Move lever Up/
Down for Right/
Lef t Turn Signal.
Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights
ON/OFF.
AUTO
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer
to your Owner’s Manual.
Rotate lever to change the
Headlight function:STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS