2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID warning

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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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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAY

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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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A
B
C
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
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DRIVER'S PANEL

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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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For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
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 OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF indicator
will illuminate) .
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC OFF
button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds) .
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Toggle switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation System screen, use Navigation setup to adjust brightness on the Navigation System .
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 .
REMINDERS:
•The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service .
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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•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 backward
QUICK TIPS
AB
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DRIVER'S PANEL

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A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Toggle D left or right to select mirror . Then press arrows to adjust
mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirror, press the folding
mirror button E as pictured .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the key fob or Smart Key* .
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A
BC
D
E
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DRIVER'S PANEL

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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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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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
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust to
desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
B
C
A
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS