2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID start stop button

- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When there is a malfunction with ei‐ ther the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either thealternator or electrical charging sys‐tem:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec‐
trical charging system.
In every case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to L

- The overspeed warning chime alsosound for approximately 5 sec‐
onds.
Autonomous emergency
braking (AEB) warning
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illumi‐nates:
• When there is a malfunction with the AEB.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer.
Master warning light
This indicator light illumi‐nates:
• When there is a malfunc‐ tion on the pre-safe seat belt, elec‐
tronic control suspension, or ad‐ vanced smart cruise control or other
systems etc. To identify the details
of the warning, look at the LCD dis‐
play.
Electronic parking brake
(EPB) warning light (if
equipped)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
nElectronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminates when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicates
that the ESC is not working properly
(This does not indicate malfunction
of the EPB).
&1#Adaptive front lighting
system (AFLS) warning
light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light remains
on, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an author‐
ized Kia dealer.
AFLS
Indicator lights
Charging cable
connection indicator
(Plug-in Hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connec‐
ted.
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Electronic stability
control (ESC) indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to L

This indicator light blinks:
• When the battery of the smart key is weak.- At this time, you can not start the engine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
L

Windshield washers
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In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer flu‐ id on the windshield and to run the wip‐
ers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con‐ tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is
not sufficient, you will need to add ap‐
propriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezingtemperatures without first warmingthe windshield with the defrosters;the washer solution could freeze onthe windshield and obscure your vi‐sion.
CAUTION
•To prevent possible damage to thewipers or windshield, do not oper‐ate the wipers when the wind‐shield is dry.
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•To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐vents on or near them.
•To prevent damage to the wiperarms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
•To prevent possible damage to thewipers and washer system, useanti-freezing washer fluids in thewinter season or cold weather.
Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the same time when you operate the wind‐
shield washer. However, if this function
is operated once, the headlight washer will not operate within 15 minutes. It
will operate when the headlight is ON
and the ignition switch or engine start/ stop button is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on to
the headlights.
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USB charger (if equipped)
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The USB charger is designed to re‐
charge batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable. The electrical
devices can be recharged when the En‐
gine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/ START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use. • Some devices are not supported for
fast charging but will be charged withnormal speed.
• Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent battery dis‐
charge. • Only devices that fits the USB port
can be used.
• The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
• Battery chargers cannot be charged.
Wireless smart phone charging
system (if equipped)
A wireless smart phone charging sys‐
tem located in front of the center con‐ sole.
Firmly close all doors, and turn the igni‐
tion to ACC or IGN ON. To start wireless
charging, place the smart phone equip‐ ped with wireless charging function on
the wireless charging pad. For best wireless charging results, place
the smart phone on the center of the charging pad.
The wireless charging system is de‐
signed for one smart phone equipped
with QI per single usage only. Please re‐ fer to the smart phone accessory cover
or the smart phone manufacturer
homepage to check whether your smart phone supports QI function.
Wireless smart phone charging
1. Remove any object on the smart phone charging pad including the
smart key. If there is any foreign
object on the pad other than a
smart phone, the wireless charging
function may not operate properly.
2. Place the smart phone on the cen‐ ter of the wireless charging pad.
3. The indicator light will change to orange once the wireless chargingbegins. After the charging is com‐
plete, the orange light will change
to green.
4. You can choose to turn the wireless charging function to either ON or
OFF by selecting the USM on the in‐
strument cluster. (Please refer to
L

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

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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
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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