2016 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:
•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
•The RCTA system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
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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C
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(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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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
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 . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
• The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the navigation system screen, use UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system setup to adjust brightness on the navigation system .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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 .
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B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the LDWS
button A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster indicator will
illuminate green . LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the system
may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound, under
these conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 43 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated .
Lane Departure Warning System Video
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The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of it’s lane.
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(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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When the LDWS sensor detects the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor does not detect the lane traveling inWhen the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate
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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)

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 .
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 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
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
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Headlights & High Beams
Dynamic Bending Light (Adaptive Front Lighting System)*
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine
Start /Stop button* is on, the Dynamic Bending Light system will operate . To
turn the system off, change the switch setting . After turning
the system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling operates
continuously .
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:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Engine is turned off
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
Turn Signals*
To operate Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
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 .
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Automatic Headlights position
OFFOFF position
O ne -To u chLane ChangeSignal
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the daytime .
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•Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear •Sport mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down . When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle .
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and
adjust to desired distance B and angle 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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Paddle Shifters* Paddle Shifters Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift
lever is in the D position or in Sport mode .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle
shifter once to shift up or down one gear .
REMINDERS:
• The Paddle Shifters can be operated when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph
• When in Sport mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
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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 .
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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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 with Premium 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 phonebook name or number
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YOUR vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Audio Controls*Cruise 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
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 22-23.
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.
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
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F
G
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