18*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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
• 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.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Toggle switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel
Dimmer does not adjust brightness
on the UVO eServices System or
the UVO eServices with Premium
Navigation System screens; use the
system’s setup menu to adjust
brightness on the screens .
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 .
•
•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
QUICK TIPS
A
B
DRIVER'S PANEL
