2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID brake

• The system will be cancelled if youfirmly hold the steering wheel while it
is controlled automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if vehicle speed is over 7 km/h (4.3 mph).
WARNING
Do not put your hands between thesteering wheel while it is being auto‐matically controlled.
CAUTION
•Always drive slowly with the brakepedal applied.
•Always check for objects aroundyour vehicle before driving.
•If the vehicle does not move eventhough the brake pedal is not de‐pressed, check the surroundingbefore depressing the acceleratorpedal. Be sure not to speed over7 km/h (4.3 mph).
NOTICE
•If you do not follow the instruc‐
tions provided, you may fail to
park your vehicle.
However, if the Parking Assist Sys‐
tem warning sound (distance from
object is within 30 cm: continuous
beep) occurs, slowly drive the ve‐
hicle to the reverse direction of
the detected object after checking
the surrounding.
•Always check the surrounding be‐
fore driving your vehicle if the
Parking Assist System warning
sound (distance from object is
within 30 cm: continuous beep) is
heard for the object is close to
your vehicle. If the vehicle gets too
close to the object, the warning
will not sound.
To cancel the system while parking
• Press the Smart Parking Assist Sys‐ tem button and hold until the system
is cancelled.
• Press long the Smart parking assist system button while the system is
searching for a parking space. • Press shortly the Smart parking as‐
sist system button while the steering
wheel is controlled.
Gear shift while steering wheel control
.BOVBM
USBOTBYMF
0+'- 0+'-
"VUPNBUJD
USBOTBYMF
0+'- 0+'-
When the above message appears with
a beep sound, shift the gear and drive the vehicle with the brake pedal de‐
pressed.
Features of your vehicle
5-104

CAUTION
Always check the surrounding beforereleasing the brake pedal.
WARNING
Always be careful while parking forother vehicles or pedestrians.
7. Smart parking assist system
completed
0+'-
Complete parking your vehicle accord‐
ing to the instructions on the LCD dis‐ play. If required, manually control the
steering wheel and complete parking
your vehicle.
NOTICE
The brake pedal must be depressed
by the driver while parking your ve‐
hicle.
Additional instructions
(messages)
0+'-
0+'-

5-105
5
Features of your vehicle

3. Check surroundings
4. Steering wheel control1. Shift according to the instructionon the LCD display.
2. Drive slowly with the brake pedal applied.
5. Exiting complete If necessary, manually adjust the
position of the vehicle.
NOTICE
•Before activating the system
check if the conditions are possible
to use the system.
•For your safety, always apply the
brake pedal except for when driv‐
ing.
1. Activate Smart Parking Assist
System
0+'-
• Press the Smart Parking Assist Sys‐ tem button (the button indicator will
illuminate).
• The Parking Assist System will be ac‐ tivated.
A warning sound will be heard if an
obstacle is detected.
• Press the Smart Parking Assist Sys‐ tem button again for more than 2
seconds to turn off the system.
• The Smart Parking Assist System de‐ faults to the OFF position wheneverthe ignition switch is turned on.
2. Select Exit Mode
-FGU
TJEF 
1BSBMMFM
FYJU3JHIU
TJEF 
1BSBMMFM
FYJU
0+'-0+'-
• Select the mode by pressing the Smart Parking Assist System button
with the shift lever in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the brake pedal de‐
pressed.
• For LHD vehicle, the left side parallel mode is selected automatically when
the Smart Parking Assist System is
activated.
• For LHD vehicle, to select the right side parallel mode press the Smart
Parking Assist System button once
more.
• If the button is pressed again, the system will turn off.

5-107
5
Features of your vehicle

0+'-
• The above message will appear if theshift lever is in D (Drive) or R (Re‐
verse) according to the distance of the front and rear object from the
sensor.
The steering wheel will be controlled
automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if you firmly hold the steering wheel while it
is controlled automatically.
• The system will be cancelled if vehicle speed is over 7 km/h (4.3 mph).
WARNING
Do not put your hands between thesteering wheel while it is being auto‐matically controlled.
To cancel the system while exiting
Press the Parking Assist System or
Smart Parking Assist System button.
CAUTION
Always drive slowly with the brakepedal applied.
5. Exiting complete
0+'-
When assisting the driver exit the park‐
ing space is completed the above mes‐ sage will appear.
Turn the steering wheel to the direction
you are leaving and manually control
the steering wheel while leaving the parking space.

5-109
5
Features of your vehicle

Cup holder
WARNING
nHot liquids
•Do not place uncovered cups of hotliquid in the cup holder while thevehicle is in motion. If the hot liq‐uid spills, you may burn yourself.Such a burn to the driver couldlead to loss of control of the vehi‐cle.
•To reduce the risk of a personal in‐jury in the event of a sudden stopor collision, do not place uncoveredor unsecured bottles, glasses,cans, etc., in the cup holder whilethe vehicle is in motion.
(Continued)
(Continued)
•If uncovered cups and cans con‐taining any form of liquid are putinto the front/center seat cupholders and the vehicle brakesheavily, the liquid may flow intothe narrow openings around cupholders and console, and soak intothe vehicle's internal electrical sys‐tem.To avoid subsequent system mal‐function, always firmly cover anycontainer holding liquid.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of directsun light and do not put them in avehicle that is heated up. They mayexplode.
NOTICE
•Keep your drinks sealed while driv‐
ing to prevent spilling your drink. If
liquid spills, it may get into the ve‐
hicle's electrical/electronic system
and damage electrical/electronic
parts.
•When cleaning spilled liquids, do
not dry the cup holder at high
temperature. This may damage
the cup holder.

5-153
5
Features of your vehicle

Before driving............................................................................ 7-04Before entering vehicle........................................................ 7-04
Necessary inspections..........................................................7-04
Before starting...................................................................... 7-04
Engine start/stop button......................................................... 7-06 Illuminated engine start/stop button................................ 7-06
Engine start/stop button position..................................... 7-06
Starting the hybrid system................................................. 7-08
Automatic transaxle................................................................. 7-11 Automatic transaxle operation...........................................7-11
Good driving practices.......................................................... 7-15
Brake system.............................................................................7-17 Power brakes ........................................................................ 7-17
Foot parking brake................................................................ 7-18
Electronic parking brake (EPB) .......................................... 7-19
AUTO HOLD ........................................................................... 7-24
Warning messages................................................................7-26
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).............................................7-28
Electronic stability control (ESC) ....................................... 7-30
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................... 7-33
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ............................................ 7-34
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ............................................. 7-35
Good braking practices.........................................................7-35
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) ............................... 7-37 System setting and activation............................................7-37
AEB warning message and system control......................7-39
Brake operation..................................................................... 7-40
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle
in front (front radar)............................................................ 7-41
System malfunction............................................................. 7-42 Limitation of the system..................................................... 7-43
Recognizing pedestrians...................................................... 7-45
Cruise control system ............................................................. 7-47 Cruise control switch............................................................ 7-48
To set cruise control speed................................................. 7-48
To increase cruise control set speed................................. 7-49
To decrease the cruising speed.......................................... 7-50
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on.... 7-50
To cancel cruise control........................................................7-50
To resume cruising speed at more than approxi‐
mately 30 km/h..................................................................... 7-51
To turn cruise control off.................................................... 7-51
Speed Limit Control System ................................................... 7-52 To set speed limit.................................................................. 7-52
To turn off the speed limit control.................................... 7-53
Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) ............................. 7-55 SLIF activation/deactivation................................................ 7-55
Operation................................................................................ 7-56
Display.....................................................................................7-56
Driver's attention.................................................................. 7-58
Advanced Smart Cruise Control system .............................. 7-59 Speed setting......................................................................... 7-60
Vehicle to vehicle distance setting..................................... 7-64
To adjust the sensitivity of advanced smart
cruise control......................................................................... 7-69
To convert to cruise control mode..................................... 7-69
Limitations of the system................................................... 7-70
Drive mode integrated control system ................................ 7-75 Hybrid vehicle.........................................................................7-75
Drive mode integrated control system ................................ 7-77
Driving your vehicle

7

Plug-in hybrid vehicle........................................................... 7-77
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) .............................7-79 Warning indicator.................................................................. 7-81
The LDWS does not operate when.................................... 7-81
The LDWS may not warn you............................................. 7-81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ..................................... 7-83 LKAS operation...................................................................... 7-84
Driver's attention.................................................................. 7-87
LKAS malfunction.................................................................. 7-88
LKAS function change.......................................................... 7-89
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ....................................... 7-91 BSD (Blind spot detection) / LCA (Lane Change
Assist)..................................................................................... 7-91
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert).......................................... 7-94
Driver's attention.................................................................. 7-96
Economical operation............................................................... 7-97
Special driving conditions......................................................... 7-99 Hazardous driving conditions.............................................. 7-99
Rocking the vehicle............................................................... 7-99
Smooth cornering............................................................... 7-100
Driving at night....................................................................7-100
Driving in the rain............................................................... 7-101
Driving in flooded areas..................................................... 7-101
Driving off-road.................................................................. 7-102
Highway driving...................................................................7-102
Winter driving.......................................................................... 7-103 Snowy or icy conditions..................................................... 7-103
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant........................ 7-105
Check battery and cables.................................................. 7-105
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary.................... 7-105 Check spark plugs and ignition system...........................7-105
To keep locks from freezing............................................. 7-105
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system.. 7-106Don't let your parking brake freeze................................ 7-106
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath............ 7-106
Carry emergency equipment............................................ 7-106
Vehicle weight......................................................................... 7-107 Base curb weight................................................................ 7-107
Vehicle curb weight............................................................ 7-107
Cargo weight........................................................................7-107
GAW (Gross axle weight)................................................... 7-107
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating).....................................7-107
GVW (Gross vehicle weight).............................................. 7-107
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)................................7-107
Overloading.......................................................................... 7-107
7

BEFORE DRIVING
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,
with the exact interval depending on
the fluid. Further details are provided in Chapter 9, Maintenance.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result ina loss of vehicle control, that maylead to an accident, severe personalinjury, and death. The driver’s pri‐mary responsibility is in the safe andlegal operation of a vehicle, and useof any handheld devices, otherequipment, or vehicle systems which
(Continued)
(Continued)
take the driver’s eyes, attention andfocus away from the safe operationof a vehicle or which are not permis‐sible by law should never be usedduring operation of the vehicle.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rear‐ view mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights when the engine start/stop button
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 fa‐ miliar with your vehicle and its equip‐
ment.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly bel‐ted whenever the vehicle is moving.Refer to L