2017 KIA OPTIMA Tire

Features of your vehicle
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Service Mode
Tire Pressure (if equipped)
This mode displays the pressure sta-
tus of each tire.
You can change the tire pressure unit
in "User settings" mode.
❈ For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 7.
Service Interval
Service interval
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time reach-
es 1,500 km (900 mi.) or 30 days.
Service interval message is dis-
played for several seconds each time
you set the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON position. Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serv-
iced according to the already inputted
service interval, the "Service
required" message will appear.
The "Service required" message is
displayed for several seconds each
time you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you input before:
Press the OK button (reset) for more
than 1 second.
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Features of your vehicle
Service in OFF
If the service interval is not set
"Service in OFF” message is dis-
played on the LCD display.
If you want to activate Service inter-
val function, set the service interval
in the User setting mode.
For more details, refer to “User set-
ting mode" in this chapter.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
Master Warning Mode
This warning light informs the driv-
er the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-function (if equipped)
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist (HBA) mal- function (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction and so on.
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Fuel Economy Auto ResetIf this item is checked, the average fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling or after
ignition.
Fuel Economy UnitChoose the fuel economy unit. (Km/L, L/100 km)
Temperature UnitChoose the temperature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit(if equipped)Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, Bar)
Other features
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Features of your vehicle
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If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine dam-
age or malfunction. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warn- ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7.
This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeats blinking and off at the
intervals of approximately 3 seconds:
When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7. The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stoppedimmediately after the engine oilpressure warning light is illumi-nated and stays on while theengine is running, seriousengine damage may result.
WARNING - Low tire
pressure
Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable
and can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and increased
braking distances.
Continued driving or low pres- sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.
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Features of your vehicle
Electronic Parking Brake(EPB) Warning Light(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nate when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicate that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).
Master Warning light (if equipped)
This warning light informs the driver of the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-function (if equipped)
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist(HBA) malfunc- tion (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction and so on.
The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Warninglight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the AEB.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
EPB
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Features of your vehicle
When it is hard to see because offog, heavy rain or snow.
When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized deal-
er.
When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
When driving on a narrow curved road or rough road.
When driving downhill or uphill.
When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
When there is a traffic light, reflect- ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.
When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with
snow.
When the front vehicle’s head- lamps are off but the fog lamps on.
When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
When the LDWS (lane departure warning system) warning light illu-
minates. (if equipped)✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Do not place any accessories,
stickers or tint the windshield.
• Have the windshield glass replaced from an authorized dealer.
• Do not remove or damage related parts of the High Beam Assist sys-
tem.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist unit.
• Do not place objects on the dash- board that reflect light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may malfunction if sunlight is
reflected.
• At times, the High Beam Assist system may not work properly,
always check the road conditions
for your safety. When the system
does not operate normally, manu-
ally change between the high
beam and low beam.
Warning light and message
When the High Beam Assist system
is not working properly, the warning
message will come on for a few sec-
onds. After the message disappears,
the master warning light will illumi-
nate. Take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer and have the system
checked.
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Advanced smart cruise control system (ASCC) . . 6-66
• Speed setting (ASCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-67
• Vehicle to vehicle distance setting (ASCC) . . . . . . . . 6-72
• To adjust the sensitivity of
Advanced Smart Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-76
• To convert to cruise control mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-77
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 6-83
• DRIVE mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-83
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86
• BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-87
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-90
• Limitations condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-92
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 6-94
• Warning indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-96
• Conditions that cause the LDWS not to operate . . . 6-96
• Conditions that cause missed warnings and false warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-\
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-98
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-100
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101 • Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-103
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 6-105
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-105
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 6-105
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 6-105
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-105
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
6-105
• Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 6-106
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106
• Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10\
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Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-107
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-107
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-111
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-112
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 8,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
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