2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID engine

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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status .
EV Propulsion - The electric motor is moving
the vehicle .
Power Assist - Both the electric motor AND the
engine are moving the vehicle .
Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine is moving
your vehicle .
Engine Generation - While the vehicle is stopped,
the engine is charging the hybrid battery .
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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of
its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
Optima Hybrid Cluster Overview Video
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Power Reserve - While the engine powers the
vehicle, it is also recharging the hybrid battery .
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s hybrid system is
standing by .
Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative
braking system is recharging the hybrid battery .
Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and
the regenerative braking system are both recharging
the hybrid battery .
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Instrument Cluster - ECO Level
ECO Level - The more economically you drive,
the more the ECO Level increases .
Range - Estimates how far you can go before
refueling is required .
Average Fuel Consumption - Calculates average*
fuel consumption from the distance driven and amount
of fuel injected into the engine / total fuel used .
Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status . To change
modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
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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 .
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*
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 the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
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 A)
ON position •When already in the ACC position (orange light A) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (green light B) • When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (green light B)
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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AB
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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 .

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 (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, 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 o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Rotate lever to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Windshield Wipers & Washers
MISTOFFINTLOHI
FRONT
Faster
Slower
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the
ignition or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position .
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or
when button is pressed again to deactivate .
If the wiper switch is in AUTO mode when the ignition is ON, the wiper will operate once to perform a self-check of the system . Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use .
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If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again .
QUICK TIP
A
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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
Audio ControlsCruise Control
E CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise
Control ON/OFF
F Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or
increase Cruising Speed
F Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease
Cruising Speed
G Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control
setting, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button G
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM 1-2/AM/SAT 1-3/CD/
USB/Aux /iPod®
Audio System ON/OFF: Press and hold to turn power on; Press to turn
power off
B Seek/Preset button:
Radio Mode: Press to advance through Preset Stations . Press and hold to
auto seek
CD/USB/iPod® Mode: Press to move Track Up/Down . Press & hold to FF/
REW
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
D MUTE button: Press to mute all audio
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 26-28.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
VOL
VOL
MUTE
MODE CRUISE
RES
SET
CANCEL
OK
DRIVE
MODE
VOL
VOL
MUTE
MODE
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
.
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above 25 mph •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
QUICK TIPS
AE
F
G
D
CB
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