2014 KIA OPTIMA light

OPTIMA
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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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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DRIVER’S PANEL

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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)
DRIVER’S PANEL

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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*IF EQUIPPED
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


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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
DRIVER’S PANEL

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*IF EQUIPPED
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

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*IF EQUIPPED
HOLD
DABC
A Press to Lock All DoorsB Press to unlock Driver’s
Door: Press twice in 4
seconds to unlock All
Doors and Rear HatchC Press and hold to unlock
rear hatchD Press and hold more than
1 second for Panic Alarm.
To turn OFF Alarm, press
any button
REMINDER: Remote button
configuration may vary
depending on vehicle options.
REMINDER: The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the lower
part of the driver’s door panel.Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
CLICK!
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check
Engine Light)Tighten for ONE CLICK to
prevent Malfunction Indicator
from illuminating.


Kia One Click
Fuel Cap Video

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LockUnlock
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All*• Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
• Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
• Turn counterclockwise once to Lock All Doors
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OTHER KEY FEATURES

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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*IF EQUIPPED
•
• You can reprogram a single HomeLink
® button by repeating Step 2
• Erasing programmed buttons will delete all trained transmitters
QUICK TIPS
The Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror is designed to reduce
glare from a vehicle’s headlights located in the rear and also
connect up to three electronic transmitters in one location.
To turn automatic dimming ON or OFF, press button
F
HomeLink
® with Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror*
How to Sync Transmitter with HomeLink
®*
Erasing programmed buttons:
A HomeLink
® button
B HomeLink
® button
C Indicator lightD HomeLink
® button

E Glare detection sensor F Automatic dimming ON/OFF G Compass control buttonH Compass displayIf programming for the first time, begin with Step 1
(repeating this step will delete all information).
To program non-rolling and rolling code garage door
openers and other devices:
1. Press and hold the left
A and center
D buttons
simultaneously until the indicator light C begins to
flash (to reprogram buttons, skip this step)
2. Press and hold the desired button
A B D and hold
the button on the transmitter while it is approximately
1 to 3 inches away from the mirror. The HomeLink
®
Indicator light
C will flash rapidly once the frequency
signal has been successfully programmed
To finish programming rolling code garage door openers,
complete these steps:
3. Locate the “learn” or “smart ” button on the garage
door’s motor head unit. Press and release the button
and complete Step 4 within 30 seconds
4. Firmly press, hold for two seconds, and release the
programmed HomeLink
® button up to three times
Press and hold the left
A and center
D buttons
simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds,
and then release both buttons within 30 seconds.Operating HomeLink
®:
Press one of the programmed HomeLink
® buttons.
REMINDER: Mirror indicator light
C will illuminate when automatic
dimming is ON.
If your garage door opener was manufactured in 2011 or later, and you’re unable to program your vehicle’s HomeLink
® system, you may need to
purchase a HomeLink Repeater Kit. For more information, go to www.HomeLink.com or call (800) 355-3515 .
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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*IF EQUIPPED Map / Room LampsAutomatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after
the Engine System Start/Stop button is OFF.
Map / Personal Lamp
Push the lens
A to turn the Map Lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a Map Lamp or Personal Lamp for the driver or
front passenger.
Dome Lamp
B
OFF: In the OFF position, the lamp is OFF even if the door is opened.
DOOR: In the DOOR position, the lamp turns ON when any door is opened.
ON: In the ON position, the lamp stays on continuously.
SunvisorUse the Sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows. Slide
the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
•
• When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for
approximately 30 seconds
• If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in the
armed stage
• Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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B
A
B
A
A
REMINDER: Sunvisor may not shield all direct light.
REMINDER: The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not
adjusted properly.
(Type A) (Type B)
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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*IF EQUIPPED SAFETYODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off air bag
deployment accordingly.
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the
system may:
• Deploy airbag (Adult)
• Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the air bag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF” light will illuminate.Child Safety LocksLocated on the rear edge of the
rear passenger doors, insert the
ignition key into the hole and turn
the key to the LOCK position to
disable the inner door handles
from opening the rear doors.Please refer to your Owner’s Manual and the separate brochure titled
“ Understanding Your Safety Belt & Supplemental Restraint System” for more
detailed information regarding your vehicle’s air bags.


Kia Occupant Detection
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REMINDER: Child Safety Lock is located
on rear passenger’s door jamb.




PASSENGER
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator