2014 KIA Optima battery

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Features of your vehicle
A driver position memory system is
provided to store and recall the driv-
er seat position with a simple button
operation. By saving the desired
position into the system memory, dif-
ferent drivers can reposition the driv-
er seat based upon their driving pref-
erence. If the battery is disconnect-
ed, the position memory will be lost
and the driving position should be
restored in the system.
Storing positions into memory
using the buttons on the door
Storing driver’s seat positions
1. Move the shift lever into P (forAutomatic transaxle) while the
ignition switch is in the ON position
or engine is running.
2. Adjust the driver seat to position comfortable for the driver.
3. Press SET button on the control panel. The system will beep once.
4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys-
tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored.
DRIVER POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Never attempt to operate the
driver position memory system
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident causing
death, serious injury, or property
damage.

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After the adjustment, put the lever
into neutral (center) position to pre-
vent inadvertent adjustment.Folding the outside rearview mirror
Electric Type (if equipped)
To fold the outside rearview mirror,
depress the button.
To unfold it, depress the button
again.
CAUTION - Outside mirror
The mirrors stop moving whenthey reach the maximumadjusting angles, but themotor continues to operatewhile the switch is pressed.Do not press the switch longerthan necessary, the motormay be damaged.
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror byhand. Doing so may damagethe parts.
CAUTION - Electric type
outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates eventhough the ignition switch is inthe OFF position. However, toprevent unnecessary batterydischarge, do not adjust themirrors longer than necessarywhile the engine is not running.
In case it is an electric type out-side rearview mirror, don’t fold itby hand. It could cause motorfailure.
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To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted
before:
- Press the SELECT/RESET buttonOK for more than 1 second.
Service in OFF
If the service interval is not set,
"Service in OFF" message is dis-
played on the LCD display.✽ ✽NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
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Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed. It means that you should press the
Engine Start/Stop Button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left.
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■Type A
■ Type B
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■Type A
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Overview
Description
The trip computer is a microcomput-
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related
to driving.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the
battery is disconnected.
Trip Modes (Type A)
Trip Modes (Type B)
TRIP COMPUTER
*1:To enter the user settings mode,
press the MODE ( ) button.
Tripmeter A
Average Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
Average Vehicle Speed
Elapsed Time
Service mode
User settings *1
↕
↕
→
→
→
→
Tripmeter B
Distance to empty
↕
↕
↕ ↕
↕ ↕
↕ ↕
↕ ↕
↕ ↕



TRIP B



TRIP A



FUEL ECONOMY
To change the trip mode, press the
MOVE ( ) button.
↕
↕
↕ ↕
→
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Fuel Economy
Distance to empty (Range) (1)
The Distance to empty (range) isthe estimated distance the vehicle
can be driven with the remaining
fuel.
- Distance range : 50 ~ 1999 km or
30 ~ 1999 mi.
If the estimated distance is below 50 km (30 mi.), the trip computer
will display "---" as distance to
empty.✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been
interrupted, the distance to empty
function may not operate correctly.
• 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 1.6
gallons (6 liters) 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 vehicle.
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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detectthe smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
"Starting the Engine" in section 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlightsare on.

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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driv-
er parks on the side of the road at
night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed,
perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Headlight escort function
(if equipped)
The headlights (and/or taillights) will
remain on for approximately 5 min-
utes after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) twice or turning
off the light switch from the headlight
or Auto light position.
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the headlight
beam level according to the number
of passengers and the loading
weight in the luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight
beam under various conditions.
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WARNING
If the headlights are not work-
ing properly have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Don't attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring yourself to
prevent malfunction.
CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehi-cle through other doors (exceptdriver's door), the battery saverfunction does not operate andthe headlight escort functiondoes not turn off automatically.Therefore, causing the batteryto be discharged. In this case,make sure to turn off the lampbefore getting out of the vehicle.