2015 KIA Optima key

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Driving your vehicle
If the battery is weak or the smartkey does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button with
the smart key.
The side with the lock button
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly.
When you press the engine
start/stop button directly with the
smart key, the smart key should
contact the button at a right angle. When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If
it is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds while it is in the ACC posi-
tion. The engine can start without
depressing the brake pedal. But for
your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the
engine.
Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp fuse
is blown.
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Driving your vehicle
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With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter can operate when
the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h (6.2 mph).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic
mode to manual mode.
If the vehicle speed is lower than
10km/h (6.2 mph), if you depress the
accelerator pedal for more than 5
seconds or if you shift the shift lever
from D to sports mode and shift it
from sports mode to D again, the
system change from manual mode to
automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle
shifters at the same time, you can't
shift the gear.Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transaxle has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the transaxle
out of P (Park) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2.Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3.Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a
chattering noise near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal con-
dition. Shift-lock override (with smart key
system)
If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) or N (Neutral) posi-
tion into the R (Reverse) position
with the brake pedal depressed, con-
tinue depressing the brake, then do
the following:
1.Carefully remove the cap (1) cover-
ing the shift-lock access hole.
2.Insert a screwdriver into the access hole and press down on
the screwdriver.
3.Move the shift lever.
4.Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.
WARNING - Shifting from
park
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
Ignition key interlock system (if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
Good driving practices
Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
gear may not be engaged.
Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the
transaxle in P (Park) to keep the
vehicle from moving.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator pedal.
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear
depending on load weight and steep-
ness of the grade, and release the
parking brake. Depress the accelera-
tor gradually while releasing the
service brakes.

Driving your vehicle
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Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.

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Maintenance
3. Pull the suspected fuse straightout. Use the fuse puller provided in
the engine compartment fuse
panel.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit youmay not need for operating the vehi-cle, such as the cigar lighter fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse block in
the engine compartment. If a fuse is
blown, it must be replaced.Fuse switch
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
position.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
transmitter (or smart key) may not
work properly.
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Maintenance
Inner Fuse panel
Description Fuse RatingProtected Component
MULTIMEDIA 15A ISG LDC AUDIO,AUDIO_UVO, AUDIO(PA30A,B), NAVI1.5, NAVI_3.0, NAVI_4.0, TMU
PDM 1 25A Smart Key Control Module (With Smart Key)
SPARE 10A -
PDM2 10A SMK UNIT, BUTTON START SW
P/SEAT(PASS) 20A Passenger Seat Manual Switch AMP 30A AMP
P/SEAT(DRV) 30A Driver IMS Module, Driver Seat Manual Switch, Driver Lumbar Support Switch (2WAY) MEMORY 2 7.5A PIC_RF_RECEIVER
TRUNK 10A Trunk Lid Relay, Trunk Room Lamp
MODULE 7 10A SPORT_MODE_SW, RR POWER WINDOW SW
DR LOCK 20A Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Dead Lock Relay (RHD), Turn Signal Lamp Sound Relay
S/HEATER(RR) 20A Rear Seat Warmer Relay LH/RH
P/WDW(RH) 25ADriver Safety Power Window Module (RHD), Passenger Safety Power Window Module (LHD),
Rear Safety Power Window Module RH, Power Window RH Relay
P/WDW(LH) 25ADriver Safety Power Window Module (LHD), Passenger Safety Power Window Module (RHD),
Rear Safety Power, Window Module LH, Power Window LH Relay
MODULE 2 10A BCM, Panorama Sunroof, Rain Sensor

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Description Fuse Rating Protected Component
BRAKE SWITCH 10A Smart Key Control Module, Start Stop Button Switch, FOB Holder, Stop Lamp Switch
MEMORY 1 10ASEAT EXTN (IMS), DR_TRIM_EXTN (FOLD’G), CLUSTER, A/CON, ECM, AUTO FOLDING RLY,
TPMS, POWER OUTLET, A_L_PHOTO_SNSR, MUT
SUNROOF 20A Panorama Sunroof
S/HEATER(FRT)
SEAT VERNT(FRT) 20A SEAT_EXTN (HEAT/VENT)
SPARE 10A -
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster
MODULE 3 10A Sport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid (W/O Smart Key)
MODULE 4 10ADriver/Passenger CCS Control Module (With CCS), Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module (W/O
CCS), Front Seat Warmer & CCS Switch, Oil Pump Inverter, ISG Low DC-DC Converter, Tire Pressure
Monitoring Module
A/BAG 15A A/BAG UNIT IG1 , WCS_PASS IG1
INTERIOR LAMP 10A Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle (With Smart Key), Driver/Passenger Door Lamp, A/C
Control Module, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch (W/O Smart Key), RF Receiver (With Smart
Key), Driver IMS Module, BCM, Data Link Connector, Driver/Passenger Door Scuff Lamp, Power
Outside Mirror Switch, Auto Light & Photo Sensor (W/O B/Alarm), Lamp Auto Cut Relay, Instrument
Cluster
CLUSTER 10A CLUSTER (IGN1)
MDPS 7.5ACrash Pad Switch, EPS Control Module (With MDPS), Steering Angle Sensor (W/O MDPS),
ATM Lever Indicator, EPB Switch, EPB Control Module
PDM 3 7.5A Smart Key Control Module (With Smart Key)

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Maintenance
Description Fuse RatingProtected Component
EPB10AEPB
SPARE20A-
IG 125AE/R BOX IG1
SPARE 10A -
POWER OUTLET 20A Front Power Outlet
MODULE 1 10A Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module (Auto HLLD), Head Lamp Leveling Device Switch (Manual
HLLD), Head Lamp Leveling Device Actuator LH/RH, BCM, Front Smart Parking Assist Sensor Module,
Instrument Cluster, Electro Chromic Mirror, A/C Control Module, Driver IMS Module, Rear Parking
Assist Buzzer, Lane Keeping Assist Module
START 7.5A B/ALARM RLY
HTD STRG 15A Steering Wheel Heater
MODULE 5 7.5A Smart Key Control Module (With Smart Key), Rear Seat, Warmer Relay LH/RH, E/R Fuse & Relay Box
(RLY.2), Diesel Box (Fuel Filter Relay)
A/CON 7.5A A/C Control Module, E/R Fuse & Relay Box (RLY.14)
SPARE 15A -
WIPER 25A E/R BOX WIPER RLY
C/LIGHTER 20A Cigarette Lighter MODULE 6 7.5A PANORAMA SUNROOF (IG2), IONIZER, DSL_BOX, RR_SEAT_WARMER HTD MIRR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror