2014 KIA Optima power steering

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Driver position memory system ........4-39
2. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-18
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-52
4. Power window lock button ................4-29
5. Power window switches ....................4-25
6. Central door lock switch....................4-19
7. Instrument panel illumination control knob ......................................4-56
8. ESC OFF button ...............................5-26
9. Steering wheel heater On/Off button .. 4-43
10. BSD On/Off button ..........................5-41
11. Steering wheel tilt lever...................4-42
12. Fuse box .........................................7-61
13. Hood release lever ..........................4-30
14. Parking brake pedal ........................5-22
15. Brake pedal .....................................5-20
16. Accelerator pedal...................5-11, 5-12
17. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............4-32
18. Trunk lid release lever .....................4-22
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster .............................4-55
2. Light control / Turn signals.....4-97, 4-100
3. Wiper/Washer .................................4-102
4. Horn ..................................................4-42
5. Steering wheel audio control ..........4-146
6. Auto cruise control ............................5-33
7. Driver’s air bag ..................................3-46
8. Steering wheel ..................................4-41
9. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button .....5-6, 5-8
10. Digital clock ...................................4-141
11. Hazard ..............................................6-2
12. Audio .............................................4-145
13. Climate control system ......4-110, 4-119
14. Shift lever ........................................5-14
15. Aux, USB and iPod
®port ..............4-147
16. Power outlet ..................................4-140
17. Seat warmer ...................................3-10
18. Passenger’s air bag ........................3-46
19. Glove box ......................................4-136
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switch located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should
never be left unatteded in the
vehicle.
CAUTION
The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is com-pleted. Excessive operationmay damage the electricalequipment.
When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amountof electrical power. To preventunnecessary charging systemdrain, don’t adjust the powerseat longer than necessarywhile the engine is not running.
Do not operate two or more power seat control switches atthe same time. Doing so mayresult in power seat motor orelectrical component malfunc-tion.
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Features of your vehicle
Electric power steering
Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort is increased
immediately after turning the igni-
tion switch on. This happens as the
system performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continuous-
ly when the vehicle is not in motion.
However, after a few minutes, it will
return to its normal conditions.
• When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
If the Electric Power Steering System
does not operate normally, the warn-
ing light will illuminate on the instru-
ment cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or operate
abnormally. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
STEERING WHEEL

Features of your vehicle
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4
Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the MalfunctionIndicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.
CAUTION - Gasoline
Engine
If the Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer as soon as possible.

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4
Steering wheel audio controls
(if equipped)
The steering wheel may incorporate
audio control buttons.
VOLUME ( / ) (1)
Press the lever upward ( ) to
increase the volume.
Press the lever downward ( ) to decrease the volume.
SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
The SEEK/PRESET button has dif-
ferent functions based on the system
mode. For the following functions the
button should be pressed for 0.8 sec-
onds or more.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK
select button.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
If the SEEK/PRESET button is
pressed for less than 0.8 seconds, it
will work as follows in each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STA-
TION buttons.
CD/USB/ iPod mode
It will function as TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
MODE (3)
Press the button to change audio
source.
FM(1~2)
➟AM➟SAT(1~3)➟CD➟USB
AUX(iPod)
➟FM...
In addition to mode change, Power
on/off can be made by pressing this
button when the ignition switch is on
ACC or ON.
- Power ON: Press the button when the audio is off
- Power OFF: Press the button for more than 0.8 seconds when the
audio is on.
MUTE (4, if equipped)
Press the button to mute the sound.
Press the button to turn off the microphone during a telephone
call.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this section.
CAUTION
Do not operate audio remote control buttons simultaneously.
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PHONE
Before using the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone features

Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone
is paired or connected, the guid-
ance screen will be displayed.
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected. Even if
you are outside, the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected once you
are in the vicinity of the vehicle. If
you do not want automatic
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
phone connection, set the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
power to OFF
Making a call using the
Steering-wheel mounted con-
trols
(1) MUTE button : Mute the micro-
phone during a call.
(2) VOLUME button : Raises or low- ers speaker volume.
(3) b utton : Places and transfers
calls.
(4) b utton : Ends calls or cancels
functions.
(5) button : Activates voice recog- nition.
➀
Briefly press (under 0.8 seconds)
the key on the steering
remote controller.
\b The call history list will be dis-
played on the screen.
➂ Press the key again to con-
nect a call to the selected number.
number
➀ Press and hold (over 0.8 seconds)
the key on the steering
remote controller.
\b The most recently called number
is redialed.

Driving your vehicle
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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a
stalled engine or some other reason,
you can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The
stopping distance, however, will be
longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces. Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s
ability to safely slow down; the vehi-
cle may also pull to one side when
the brakes are applied. Applying the
brakes lightly will indicate whether
they have been affected in this way.
To dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING - Steep hill
braking
Avoid continuous application of
the brakes when descending a
long or steep hill by shifting to a
lower gear. Continuous brake
application will cause the
brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of
braking performance.
CAUTION - Brake pedal
Do not drive with your foot rest- ing on the brake pedal. This willcreate abnormally high braketemperatures which can causeexcessive brake lining and padwear.