2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID ECO mode

The driver may choose to only use the
cruise control mode (speed control function) by doing as follows: 1. Turn the advanced smart cruise control system on (the cruise indi‐
cator light will be on but the sys‐
tem will not be activated).
2. Push the distance to distance switch for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Advanced smart cruise control (SCC) mode" and
"Cruise control (CC) mode".
WARNING
When using the cruise control mode,you must manually access the dis‐tance to other vehicles as the sys‐tem will not automatically brake toslow down for other vehicles.
Limitations of the system
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The advanced smart cruise control sys‐
tem may have limits to its ability to de‐ tect distance to the vehicle ahead due
to road and traffic conditions.
On curves
• On curves, the advanced smart cruise control system may not detect a
moving vehicle in your lane, and then your vehicle could accelerate to the
set speed. Also, the vehicle speed will
rapidly down when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly. • Select the appropriate set speed on
curves and adjust your vehicle speedby depressing the accelerator or
brake pedal according to the road
condition ahead and driving condition.
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• Your vehicle speed can be reduced due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Adjust your vehicle speed by depress‐ ing the brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead and driving con‐
dition. Apply the accelerator pedal
and select the appropriate set speed.
Check to be sure that the road condi‐ tions permit safe operation of the
advanced smart cruise control.
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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Hybrid vehicle
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The drive mode may be selected ac‐
cording to the driver’s preference or road condition. The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is re‐
started.
If there is a problem with the instru‐ ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
ECO mode and may not change to NOR‐
MAL mode or SPORT mode.
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

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❈ When normal mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the cluster.
ECO mode (Active ECO)
ECO
Active ECO helps
improve fuel effi‐
ciency by control‐ling certain en‐gine and trans‐axle system op‐erating parame‐ters. Fuel effi‐ciency depends
on the driver'sdriving habit and
road condition. • When the DRIVE MODE button is
pressed and the ECO mode is selec‐
ted, the ECO indicator (green) will illu‐ minate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
• When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the DRIVE MODE button again.
When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration may slightly be re‐ duced even though you depress the
accelerator fully.
• The air conditioner performance may be limited.
• The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
• The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal condi‐
tions when the active eco system is ac‐
tivated to improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of Active ECO operation:
If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system op‐
eration is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator.

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• When the coolant temperature is low:The system will be limited until en‐
gine performance becomes normal.
• When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because the engine torque is restricted.
• When using manual mode: The system will be limited according
to the shift location.
• When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
SPORT mode
SPORT
SPORT mode focu‐ ses on dynamic driv‐ing by automatically
controlling thesteering wheel, en‐gine and transaxlesystem.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the SPORT mode is se‐
lected, the SPORT indicator (yellow) will illuminate. • Whenever the hybrid system is re‐
started, the Drive Mode will revert
back to ECO mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE button
• If the system is activated: - After speeding, it maintains the gear and RPM for some time even
though the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
- Up-shifting is delayed.
NOTICE
In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi‐
ciency may decrease.
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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
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The drive mode may be selected ac‐
cording to the driver’s preference or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is re‐
started.
If there is a problem with the instru‐ ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
ECO mode and may not change to NOR‐
MAL mode.
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
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❈ When normal mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the cluster.
ECO mode (Active ECO)
ECO
Active ECO helps
improve fuel effi‐
ciency by control‐ling certain en‐gine and trans‐axle system op‐erating parame‐ters. Fuel effi‐ciency depends
on the driver'sdriving habit and
road condition.
• When the DRIVE MODE button is pressed and the ECO mode is selec‐
ted, the ECO indicator (green) will illu‐ minate to show that the Active ECO
is operating.
• When the Active ECO is activated, it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn off
the system, press the DRIVE MODE button again.
When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration may slightly be re‐ duced eventhough you depress the
accelerator fully.
• The air conditioner performance may be limited
• The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
• The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal condi‐
tions when the active eco system is ac‐
tivated to improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of Active ECO operation:
If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system op‐
eration is limited even though there is
no change in the ECO indicator. • When the coolant temperature is low: The system will be limited until en‐
gine performance becomes normal.
• When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gainpower when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.
• When using manual mode: The system will be limited according
to the shift location.

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To operate the LDWS, press the switch
with the engine start/stop button in the ON position. The indicator illumi‐
nates white on the cluster.
To cancel the LDWS, press LDWS button
again. The indicator on the cluster will
go off.
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If you select this symbol, the LDWS
mode on the LCD display will appear.
If your vehicle leaves the lane when the LDWS is operating and vehicle speed
exceeds around 60 km/h, the warning
operates as follows:
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1. Visual warning If you leave a lane, the lane you
cross will blink (yellow) and LDWS
indicator will blink green on LCD
during max 3 seconds. 2. Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates for maximum 3
seconds.
The color of symbol will change de‐ pending on the condition of LDWS sys‐
tem.
• White color: When you activate
the lane departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS
button, system oper‐
ating conditions arenot satisfied or thesensor does not de‐tect the lane line.
• Green color: When you activate the lane departurewarning system by
pressing the LDWS
button, system oper‐
ating conditions aresatisfied and the sen‐sor detect the laneline.
• Yellow color: When there is a mal‐function with the lane
departure warningsystem.
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When the system is not used turn the
system off by pressing the switch.
When the system is turned on the warning light will illuminate for 3 sec‐
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when: 1. The system is on
2. Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h (18.6 mph)
3. Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
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If a vehicle is detected within the boun‐
dary of the system, a warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mir‐
ror. If the detected vehicle is not in detec‐
tion range, the warning will be turned off.
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The second stage alarm will activate
when: 1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a lane
When the second stage alert is activa‐ ted, a warning light will be blinking on
the outside rearview mirror and an
alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to origin position, the second stage alert
will be deactivated. The second stage alarm can be deacti‐
vated. • To activate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select "BSD" on the LCD
display.
• To deactivate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the LCD
display.
CAUTION
The alarm function helps alert thedriver. Deactivate this function onlywhen it is necessary
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as possi‐
ble, use the following driving sugges‐ tions to help save money in both fuel
and repairs: • Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod‐ erate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising speed. Do
not race between stop lights. Try to
adjust your speed to the traffic so
you do not have to change speeds
unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid un‐
necessary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
• Drive at a moderate speed. The fast‐ er you drive, the more fuel your vehi‐cle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway, is
one of the most effective ways to re‐
duce fuel consumption. • Do not "ride" the brake or clutch ped‐
al. This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com‐
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may lead to more serious consequences.
• Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres‐
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unneces‐
sary tire wear. Check the tire pres‐ sures at least once a month.
• Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can re‐
sult from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear
and may also result in other prob‐
lems as well as greater fuel con‐
sumption.
• Keep your vehicle in good condition. For better fuel economy and reducedmaintenance costs, maintain your ve‐
hicle in accordance with the mainte‐
nance schedule in Chapter 9, Mainte‐
nance. If you drive your vehicle in se‐
vere conditions, more frequent main‐ tenance is required (see Chapter 9,
Maintenance for details). • Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi‐
mum service, your vehicle should be
kept clean and free of corrosive ma‐ terials. It is especially important that
mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the
vehicle. This extra weight can result
in increased fuel consumption and al‐ so contribute to corrosion.
• Travel lightly. Do not carry unneces‐ sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
• Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and notin traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
• Remember, your vehicle does not re‐ quire extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warmup period.
• Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the engine be‐
yond its safe limit. This can be avoi‐
ded by shifting at the recommended
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You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always use a good quality tire pressure gauge to
measure the tire's inflation pressure.
Please note that a tire that is hot (from being driven) will have a higher pres‐
sure measurement than a tire that is
cold (from sitting stationary for at least 3 hours and driven less than
1.6 km (1 mile) during that 3 hour peri‐
od).
Allow the tire to cool before measuring the inflation pressure. Always be sure
the tire is cold before inflating to the
recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has been sitting for 3 hours and driven for less
than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3 hour peri‐od.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use thesealant approved by Kia if your vehi‐cle is equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System. The liquid seal‐ant can damage the tire pressuresensors.
WARNING
nTPMS
•The TPMS cannot alert you to se‐vere and sudden tire damagecaused by external factors such asnails or road debris.
•If you feel any vehicle instability,immediately take your foot off theaccelerator, apply the brakes grad‐ually and with light force, andslowly move to a safe position offthe road.
WARNING
nProtecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or disa‐bling the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) components may in‐terfere with the system's ability towarn the driver of low tire pressureconditions and/or TPMS malfunc‐tions. Tampering with, modifying, ordisabling the Tire Pressure Monitor‐ing System (TPMS) components mayvoid the warranty for that portion ofthe vehicle.
WARNING
nFor EUROPE
•Do not modify the vehicle, it mayinterfere with the TPMS function.
•The wheels on the market do nothave a TPMS sensor.For your safety, we recommendthat you use parts for replace‐ment from an authorized Kia deal‐er.
•If you use the wheels on the mar‐ket, use a TPMS sensor approvedby a Kia dealer.If your vehicle is not equipped witha TPMS sensor or TPMS does notwork properly, you may fail theperiodic vehicle inspection conduc‐ted in your country.❈All vehicles sold in the EUROPEmarket during below periodmust be equipped with TPMS.-New model vehicle:Nov. 1, 2012 ~
-Current model vehicle:Nov. 1, 2014 ~ (Based on vehi‐cle registrations)

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