2015 KIA OPTIMA warning

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Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System
boundary B, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right
side C, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD
screen, with these conditions:
•When the vehicle is in Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . 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 .
REMINDERS:
•The BSD system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•If the BSD is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BSD system returns to ON
•The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection System Video
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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
• 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 i s O F F .
Electric Parking Break (EPB)/AUTO HOLD Video
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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 .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
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 .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.
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•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 a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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A
B
(Located on Center Panel)
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DRIVER'S PANEL

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Engine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 . Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
REMINDERS:
• 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
• If Smart Key fob battery is dead, hold the fob up against the ENGINE START/STOP button and press
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on
your person .
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position 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 and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (green light F)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
QUICK TIPS
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
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QR CODE
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Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* function — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
To o p e r a t e :
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The
lights will be on automatically when the ignition or ENGINE START/STOP
button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of
the following occurs:
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

AUTO


AUTO

•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the daytime
• The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are tuned on
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 Instrument Cluster modes .
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever B down and adjust to
desired angle C and distance D .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever B up to lock Steering Wheel in place .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel*
C
D
B
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Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may
have difficulty understanding some accents
or uncommon names . When using Voice
Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation .
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Voice Recognition performance by making a
few simple changes to your phone contacts:
•Use full names vs . short or single-syllable
names (“John Smith” vs . “Dad”; “Smith
Residence” vs . “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters or hyphens
(@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case
Emergency” vs . “ICE”)
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user’s
guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .

How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before
speaking the command .
There are two options for placing a call:
Standard Audio System
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (system will prompt you
through call process)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button C (system will BEEP to indicate it is ready
for call placement) . Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
UVO eServices System
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (displays the phone
screen with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button C . Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
Navigation System
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (displays the phone
screen with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button C . Then say the command “Call Name”
or “Dial Number,” followed by phone book name or number
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests .
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Contacts Sync Tips •If Contact Sync is set to ON, contacts stored in your phone will download each time your phone is connected . There may be a delay before the system is available to place a call •If Contact Sync is set to OFF, your phone contacts will download only at the initial pairing . This allows you to make calls without waiting for your phone contact list to download
QUICK TIPS
Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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Press to turn display ON/OFF
Indicates that a CD is inserted
Audio System Setup Options
Press the SETUP button, then use the TUNE knob to cycle through the available settings for each
equipped audio option . Press the TUNE knob to adjust the audio option selected . Audio options may
include the following:
REMINDER: Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
To adjust the sound settings (Bass,
middle, treble, fader, balance), select
Sound settings in the SETUP menu .
Then use the TUNE knob to cycle to the
selection and press the TUNE knob to
select . Turn the TUNE knob left /right to
adjust sound setting .
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20 - 23.
DISP
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE SCAN
SETUP
MENU
ENTER TUNE
FILE
POWER
PUSH
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SEEK
TRACK C AT
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DISP
RADIO
MEDIA
PHONE SCAN
SETUP
MENU
ENTER TUNE
FILE
POWER
PUSH
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Standard Audio System Overview/Operation
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (CD, USB, iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)*
Press to move Up/Down one Category/File folder
Press to scan stations . Songs will play for 10 seconds . To cancel SCAN play, press again
Press to enter Setup mode
Press to enter Menu mode
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® Station/Media tracks/songs/files
Press to select previous/next Radio/Sirius® stations/Media tracks/songs/files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/ tracks/songs/files
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust volume
Press Preset buttons (1-6) to select Radio/Sirius® stations . Press and hold to save Radio/Sirius® stations
Press to select Repeat playback . Press twice to select Repeat playback of ALL songs in Media tracks/songs/files Press button to select Random playback . Press twice to select Random playback of all songs in Media tracks/songs/files
Press to select Media modes .
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to select FM/AM/Sirius® modes
Press to eject CD
Insert CD
Standard Audio System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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•Display Setup – Mode Popup, Text Scroll, Media
Display
•Sound Setup – Sound Settings, Speed-Dependent
Volume, Voice Recognition Volume
•Phone Setup – Pair Phone, Phone List, Contacts
Download, Auto Download, Audio Streaming,
Outgoing Volume, Bluetooth® System off
•System Setup – Memory Information, Prompt
Feedback, Language
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AUDIO SYSTEM

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For further Navigation System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20 - 23.
REMINDER: Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations .
Navigation System*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (Disc,USB, iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter Phone Mode
Press to select FM/AM/Sirius® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Indicates that a CD has been inserted
Press to change Radio/Sirius® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to display Pandora®, downloaded apps, Sirius®, data, Quick Guide & Climate information
Press to eject CDPress to reset the system
Press to select previous/next Radio/Sirius® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Insert CD
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius® Station/Media tracks/ files
Navigation Audio System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Sound Settings
To adjust the sound settings - Fader/Balance, Tone, Touch-
Screen Beep ON/OFF and Speed-Dependent Volume Control
ON/OFF - from any audio mode:
1 . Press the SETUP button on the Audio Control Unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item to change settings
4 . Use the on-screen buttons to adjust setting
5 . Press the return button to save settings

•Prolonged use of the Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery . A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the Navigation System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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