2017 KIA OPTIMA PHEV warning

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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Plug-In 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 .
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the
vehicle, it is also recharging the hybrid battery .Engine Brake/Regeneration
- The regenerative
braking system is recharging the hybrid battery .

Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s hybrid system is
standing by . Engine Generation/Regeneration
- The engine
and the regenerative braking system are both
recharging the hybrid battery .
PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM

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POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
IPOWER
CHARGE
FAULT
F
PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
E
For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner’s Manual.
REMINDER: The charging door will open and close only when the driver’s door is unlocked .
Charging Your Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1 . Connect the ICCB
A plug to an electrical outlet
2 . Check if the power light (green)
B on the ICCB turns on
3 . Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 . Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
5 . Open the charging door
E at the front of the vehicle by pressing the door in
to release .

6 . Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle’s
charging inlet
F by pushing the connector until you hear a “clicking” sound
7 . Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light
is
illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
I on the dash panel . Below are the different charging status indicators:

• Green - Charging in progress

• Off - Fully charged

• Blinks green then off - Scheduled charging

• Blinks red - Malfunction

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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 .
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

• Wh en the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
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
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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B
C
(Buttons are located left
of the Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: The above images are for
illustration purposes only and may not reflect
actual operation .
DA
DRIVER'S PANEL

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DRIVER'S PANEL
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the
LDWS button
D to turn system ON . The instrument cluster
indicator
will illuminate .
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, while applying a slight adjustment to the steering, trying to
prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane .
Standard LDWS is the operating mode by default when the button
is depressed to ON . To switch to Active LDWS mode or standard mode,
go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster .
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 .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
• The vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph

• The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in

• LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated .
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking
or stopped
E . A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound . The AEB
will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the AEB off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
When the LK AS sensor detects
the lane traveling in, both lanes
are illuminatedWhen the LK AS sensor does
not detect the lane traveling in
the lanes are not illuminated
When the LK AS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling
in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both
images above)
Lane Keep Assist
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Lane Departure Warning
System Video

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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position

•When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A )
ON position

•When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button
again (red light B )
• When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red 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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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
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 .
DRIVER'S PANEL

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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO *AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* /High Beam
Assist position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
OFF OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:

• Rotate lever to change the Headlight function

• Push lever to turn High Beams ON

• Pull leve r to flash Headlights/High Beams
AFLS (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
AFLS 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 .
High Beam Assist* — The High Beam Assist will automatically adjust the
brightness depending on brightness of oncoming vehicles and road conditions .
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine
Start /Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate . To turn the system
off, change the switch setting .
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
• Fog lights are on

• Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To o p e r a t e :

• Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal

• Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
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 (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal
blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster
modes .
REMINDERS:

•DRL only operates during the daytime

• The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied
or the front fog lights are tuned on
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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Audio Controls
AE
F
G
DCB
Cruise Control
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM 1-2/AM/SAT 1-3/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
Media 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
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


•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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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your
Owner’s Manual for more details
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.
For further audio system operations, refer to page 29.


Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
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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
(“Docto r Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (continued)
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia
System User's Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .

How to Place a Call
There are two options for placing a call:
• Opt ion 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
D (displays the phone screen
with number keypad)

• Opti on 2: Press the Talk button
C . Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”


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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the
phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth
®
connection requests .
QUICK TIP


When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking
the command .QUICK TIP
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS