VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05
Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . 06
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Drive Mode Integrated Control System* . . . . . . . . . 10
ECO Mode (Active ECO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-In Hybrid Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . 11
Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging Your Plug-In Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DRIVER’S PANEL Blind Spot Detection System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)* . . . . . . . . 17
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) /
Front Collision Warning System* . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 20
Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
High Beam Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Turn Signals & Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)* . . . . . . . . . 26
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO eServices Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation . . . . . . . . 29
CENTER PANEL Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . 30
USB Charger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Wireless Smartphone Charging System* . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic
® Shifting . . . . . 33
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
S E AT I N G Driver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 36
OTHER KEY FEATURES Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Smart Trunk* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Panoramic Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fuel Door and Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear Parking Assist System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Plug-In Hybrid Battery Vent (Air Intake) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SAFETY FEATURES Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . 45
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . (See Back Inside Cover Page)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Audio System – UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . .28
Audio System – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation* . . 29
Aux/USB/iPod
® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Charging of the E V Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ECO Mode (Active ECO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Plug-In Hybrid Displays – UVO eServices /
Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Instrument Cluster / Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . .12
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and
death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices,
other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a
vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be
used during operation of the vehicle.
7*IF EQUIPPED
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Trip Modes / Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information
related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start /Stop
button is in the ON position .
To cycle through the Trip modes, press the Mode button
A .
When in the Trip Computer mode
, press the Select /Reset button B
to cycle through the screens . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP B screens,
press and hold the Select /Reset button
B to reset the Tripmeter to zero .
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster
Modes .
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for tripmeter,
fuel economy, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
ASCC/LDWS* Mode: Displays the state of the Advanced Smart
Cruise Control (ASCC) and the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
A/V Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service Modes: Informs on upcoming service intervals, tire
pressure status, warning messages related to TPMS, BSD
malfunction and when any door is not securely closed .
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, lamps and
other features
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. REMINDERS:
• Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ
as equipped
• All stored driving information (except Odometer and
Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
FUEL ECONOMY• Range• Average MPG• Instant MPG
TRIP A/B• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
Total Range
Elec tric
Dasoline
Hold OK : Reset
184 mi 64 mi
120 miN
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
A
B
9*IF EQUIPPED
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Service Mode
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button
A, scroll to Service Mode and press Select /
Reset button
B . 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
B 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 Select /Reset button
B up/down
and scroll to Service Interval . Press the
Select /Reset button
B to enter
• Press the Select /Reset button
B up/down
and toggle to ON, then press the Select/Reset
button
B again
. Then press the Select /Reset
button B to scroll and select the desired
miles or months for your next service
• Press the Select /Reset button
B again to enter
User Settings
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 ENGINE START/ STOP button* in the ON position and select User
Settings
.
You can navigate the selections on the
display by pressing the Select /Reset button
B up/down, and then selecting the item by
pressing the Select /Reset button B again .
Driving Assist*:
• Smart Cruise C ontrol Response*
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
• AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)*
• FCW (Forward Collision Warning)*
• Coasting Guide*
Door/Trunk:
• Auto Door Lock*
• Auto Door Unlock*
• Smart Trunk*
• Two Press Unlock
• Hor n Feedback
Lights:
• On e-Touch Turn Signal
• Headlamp Delay
• We lcome Light*
Sound:
• Park Assist System Volume*
• BSD (Blind Spot Detection) Sound*
• Welcome Sound*
• Cluster Voice Guidance* Service Interval:
• Set Mileage/Month
• Service Interval ON/OFF
Convenience:
• Easy Seat Access*
• Steering Position
• Wireless Charging System*
• Wiper/Light Display*
Other features:
• Fuel Economy Auto Reset
• Fuel Economy Unit
• Temperature Unit
• Tire Pressure Unit*
• Language*
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap these
QR Codes or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display:
Maintenance Video QR CODES
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
Service in
Off
Service Required
0000mi.
0000mi.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
16*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website .
Refer to page 2 for more
information .QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/jf23/2017
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
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
21*IF EQUIPPED
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
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
22*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
•
•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
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 .
M I S T: Single wipe
OFF: Wiper off
I N T: Intermittent wipe
LO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipeHEV
B
A
(Located below gear shift)
Windshield Wipers & Washers
To o p e r a t e :
• Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
• Press switch
A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
• Pull lever to spray and wipe
QUICK TIPSQUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B 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 .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
23*IF EQUIPPED
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
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
QUICK TIPS
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
.QUICK TIP
(Type A shown)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS