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LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument 
Cluster Modes .
Type B cluster:
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for 
tripmeter, fuel economy, etc .
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) / Lane Departure Warning 
System (LDWS)*: Displays the state of the ASCC and LDWS
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
A/V Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service Modes: Informs on upcoming service intervals / Warning 
messages related to TPMS and others / When any door is not 
securely closed, this indicator will illuminate
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, 
lamps and other features
Trip Computer / Tripmeter
The Trip Computer is a system to relay 
pertinent driving information  . It appears on the 
display when the ignition switch or the ENGINE 
START/STOP button* is in the ON position  . 
To cycle through the LCD Instrument Cluster 
modes, press the Mode button A .
When in the Trip Computer mode , press 
the Move/Scroll button B to cycle through 
the screens . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP 
B screens, press and hold the Select /Reset 
button C to reset the Tripmeter to zero  .
REMINDERS: 
 •  Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped
 •  All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
FUEL ECONOMY• Range• Average MPG• Instant MPG
TRIP A• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
TRIP B• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
( Type A; Buttons located on Steering Wheel) 
(Type B Cluster)
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. 
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To enter the User Settings mode in 
the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, 
press the Mode button A when the 
vehicle is at a standstill and with the 
ignition switch or the ENGINE START/ 
STOP button* in the ON position and 
select User Settings  .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the 
Move/Scroll button B up and down, and then selecting the item by 
pressing the Select /Reset button C .
Driving Assist*:
 •Smart Cruise Control 
Response*
 •Rear Cross Traffic Alert 
( RC TA )*
 •AEB (Autonomous 
Emergency Braking)*
Door/Trunk:
 •Automatic Lock & Unlock
 •Door Lock Sound*
 •Smart Trunk*
Lights:
 •One-Touch Turn Signal* 
 •Headlamp Delay
 •Welcome Light*
User Settings
Sound: 
 •Park Assist System Volume*
 •Blind Spot Detection Sound*
 •Welcome Sound*
Service Interval:
 •Service Interval On/Off
 •Set mileage/months
Steering:
 •Steering Position
Other Features:
 •Fuel Economy Auto Reset
 •Wiper/Light Display*
 •Fuel Economy Unit
 •Temperature Unit
 •Tire Pressure Unit*
 •Language
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button  A, scroll using B (Move/Scroll) to Service Mode 
 and press Select /Reset button C . System will 
display number of miles remaining until next service 
is due, as well as type of service .
When service is required, the 
following will be displayed: 
Service Required .
To reset the Service mode 
system, press and hold the 
Select /Reset button C for 
more than 1 second .
To turn Service In OFF, go to 
User Settings . 
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval 
when in User Settings mode:
 •Press the Move button B 
and scroll to Service Interval  . Press the Select /
Reset button C to enter
 •Press the Move button B and toggle to ON, then 
press the Select /Reset button C . Then press the 
Move button B to scroll and select the desired 
miles or months for your next service
 •Press the Select /Reset button C to enter
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(Type B cluster)
(Located on Steering Wheel)
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  Optima Active ECO System Video
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Active ECO System*
The Active ECO system helps improve fuel economy by 
controlling several vehicle components  . When activated, 
it optimizes drivetrain operations such as engine power 
and transmission to help improve fuel economy  . 
To turn ON, press the Drive Mode* B or the ECO 
button . The button light will turn on, and the green ECO 
indicator light C in the instrument cluster will illuminate 
(indicating that you are getting optimal fuel efficiency)  . 
The Active ECO system will remain on even when the 
ignition is cycled .
To turn the Active ECO system OFF, press Drive Mode* B 
or the ECO button again  .
For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
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Drive Mode Integrated Control System*
The Drive Mode may be selected depending on driver’s 
preferences and road conditions
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To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the 
DRIVE MODE button B . The Instrument Cluster will display 
SPORT or ECO when selected . When in Normal mode, it will 
not display in the Instrument Cluster  .
REMINDERS: 
 •  The system is turned ON and in Normal mode when ignition is in the  ON position 
 •  When ECO mode is selected, the indicator will display and system remains on, even when ignition is cycled
(Located below gear shift) 
(Located in Instrument Cluster)
  To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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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.
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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 .
QUICK TIPS
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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  .
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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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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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To o p e r a t e :
 •Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes 
 •Press switch Up/Down 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 & WashersHeated 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 .
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 •Pressing lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed  . Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes •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
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(Located below gear shift) 
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