2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID stop start

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
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Auto control (if equipped)
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The rain sensor (A) located on the up‐
per end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates. When the rain stops, the wip‐
er stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode when the ignition switch is ON, the wip‐
er will operate once to perform a self-
check of the system. Set the wiper to OFF (O) position when the wiper is not
in use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON andthe windshield wiper switch is placedin the AUTO mode, use caution in thefollowing situations to avoid any in‐jury to the hands or other parts ofthe body:•Do not touch the upper end of thewindshield glass facing the rainsensor.
•Do not wipe the upper end of thewindshield glass with a damp orwet cloth.
•Do not put pressure on the wind‐shield glass.
CAUTION
•When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF (O) posi‐tion to stop the auto wiper opera‐tion.The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set in theAUTO mode while washing the ve‐hicle.
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•Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshield glass.Damage to system parts could oc‐cur and may not be covered byyour vehicle warranty.
•When starting the vehicle in win‐ter, set the wiper switch in theOFF (O) position. Otherwise, wipersmay operate and ice may damagethe windshield wiper blades. Al‐ways remove all snow and ice anddefrost the windshield properlyprior to operating the windshieldwipers.
•When tinting the windshield, becareful of any fluid getting intothe sensor located in the top cen‐ter of the front windshield. It maydamage the related parts.

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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
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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
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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

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go
off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. It will also go off imme‐ diately when the engine start/stop but‐
ton is ON position.
Engine start/stop button
position
OFF
To turn off the hybrid sys‐ tem (START/RUN position)
or vehicle power (ON posi‐ tion), press the engine start/stop button with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you press the engine start/stop
button without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the engine start/stop button will not change to the OFF posi‐
tion but to the ACC position.
Vehicles equipped with anti-theftsteering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the en‐ gine start/stop button is in the OFF po‐
sition to protect you against theft. It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop‐
erly when you open the driver's door, the warning chime will sound. Try lock‐
ing the steering wheel again. If the
problem is not solved, we recommend that the system be checked by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
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In addition, if the engine start/stop but‐
ton is in the OFF position after the driv‐ er's door is opened, the steering wheel
will not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door. Then the steering wheel will lock
and the warning chime will stop.
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but‐
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to re‐
lease the tension.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the hybridsystem (START/RUN) or vehicle pow‐er (ON), only when the vehicle is notin motion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, youare able to turn the hybrid systemoff and to the ACC position by press‐ing the engine start/stop button for
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more than 2 seconds or 3 times suc‐cessively within 3 seconds. If the ve‐hicle is still moving, you can restartthe hybrid system without depress‐ing the brake pedal by pressing theengine start/stop button with theshift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ACC (Accessory)
Press the engine start/stopbutton while it is in the OFF
position without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped
with anti-theft steering column lock) and electrical accessories are opera‐
tional.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
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Press the engine start/stop
button while it is in the ACC position without depressingthe brake pedal.
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The warning lights can be checked be‐
fore the hybrid system is started. Do not leave the hybrid system start/stop
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge, be‐ cause the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the hybrid system,depress the brake pedal and
press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety, start the hybrid system with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal for automatic transaxle vehi‐
cles, the hybrid system will not start
and the engine start/stop button
changes as follows:
OFF ACC ON OFF or ACC
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NOTICE
If you leave the engine start/stop
button in the ACC or ON position for
a long time, the battery will dis‐
charge.
WARNING
•Never press the engine start/stopbutton while the vehicle is in mo‐tion. This would result in loss of di‐rectional control and braking func‐tion, which could cause an acci‐dent.
•The anti-theft steering columnlock (if equipped) is not a substi‐tute for the parking brake. Beforeleaving the driver's seat, alwaysmake sure the shift lever is engag‐ed in P (Park), set the parkingbrake fully and shut the engineoff. Unexpected and sudden vehi‐cle movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
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