2018 KIA OPTIMA light

OPTIMA FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE10*IF EQUIPPED
Blind Spot Detection with RCTA Video
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A
B
D
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(Located left of Steering Wheel)
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 approximately
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, or when a vehicle is detected with the LCA boundary C approaches at a high
speed, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors C .
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 D, 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 gear shift is moved into (R) Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•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
•
The RCTA system will show a warning if the approaching vehicle speed is between 2 .5 - 22 mph within sensing range . See owner's manual for other conditions .
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
C
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A
B
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press left /right side of switch A to adjust the display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDERS:
• Dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off .
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio or navigation system screen, use UVO eServices / UVO eServices with Premium Navigation system setup to adjust brightness on the system screen .
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 . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
•
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.
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
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
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AB
QR CODEEngine Start/Stop Button*
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
To turn the engine OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key
fob on your person .
REMINDERS:
•
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•
If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A )
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (red light B ) •
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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A
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position* / AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* / High Beam Assist*
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e r a t e :
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light position — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the
tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle .
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS)* / Dynamic Bending Light* — T he
Adaptive Front Lighting System helps improve visibility during nighttime driving by
aiming the low beam headlights in the direction the vehicle is moving . AFLS controls the aiming direction based
on steering angle and speed . When the headlight switch is in the AUTO Light position, the AFLS will activate .
REMINDER: When the AFLS indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFLS is not working properly . See authorized Kia dealer for service .
High Beam Assist (HBA)*
High Beam Assist automatically adjusts the headlight range
by switching between high and low beams based on light
from other vehicles and road conditions .
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light
position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever
away from you . The High Beam Assist indicator
will illuminate .
Turn Signals
& Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
• Turn signals – Move lever Up/
Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
• Fog Lights - Press switch A up/
down 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 the Lane
Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to
User Settings Mode in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes .
Dynamic Bending Light (AFLS) Video
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REMINDERS:
• HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
• If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
• If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off low beams will be on continuously
One-Touch Lane Change Signal
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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To change the ASCC mode to standard Cruise Control press the C button for more than two seconds, and then choose the mode to enter .
For the ASCC System to operate: •When no vehicle is in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph •When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle in front . It will even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary .
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)*
The Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)* system allows you to set the vehicle
to maintain a speed so long as it is not limited by traffic . When traffic is encountered,
the vehicle will be slowed to maintain a set distance behind traffic without depressing
the accelerator or brake pedal .
To set/adjust the ASCC speed:
•Push the CRUISE button A to turn system ON . The CRUISE indicator will illuminate
on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed and press switch B down to set speed
•Move the ASCC button B down to SET the speed . The SET indicator light, set speed
and vehicle-to-vehicle distance will illuminate on the instrument cluster's LCD screen .
To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance, press the ASCC button C on the steering wheel .
The images on the LCD screen D and the Instrument Cluster E will change when
scrolling through the settings . Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance changes .
To turn system OFF, press the CANCEL button F . The CRUISE indicator
on the instrument cluster will turn OFF and the LCD screen ASCC image
will show canceled G .
Advanced Smart Cruise Control Video
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REMINDERS:
•
The ASCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions . See owner’s manual for other conditions .
•Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn ASCC ON/OFF
•When ignition is cycled, the ASCC system turns OFF .
•
The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See owner’s manual for more information
•
In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not apply brakes to slow down automatically .
A
B
CF
Smart Cruise Control
canceled
E
D
G
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
REMINDERS:
• Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s) .
• Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system releaseFor further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 23-24.
UVO eServices / Android AutoTM / Apple CarPlay® Setup
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 . On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the free Kia UVO eServices app .
2 . Open the UVO eServices app and create an account by clicking on REGISTER . After entering your information and following the prompts to complete
registration, go to your email and click on the confirmation link ( You can also register an account by logging into MyUVO .com) .
3 . In the app, click CONTINUE, accept the terms and click CONTINUE once again .
4 . Follow the app’s IN-CAR SETUP instructions to connect your smartphone and complete UVO eServices activation .
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s USB
port using the manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone .
2 . On the UVO eServices System audio control unit, press the SETUP key .
3 . Press the Phone Projection button or CONNECTIVIT Y button on
the screen and select Apple CarPlay® . Accept all terms, conditions and
requests on the head unit and phone in order to use Apple CarPlay® .
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY .
5 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 . From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android
Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store .
2 . Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device .
How to start Android Auto™:
1 . Press the SETUP key on your UVO eServices system’s control panel .
2 . Press the Phone Projection button or CONNECTIVIT Y button,
select Android Auto™ then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO . Accept
all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in
order to use Android Auto .™
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone .
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button,
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps .

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REMINDERS:
•
Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
•
This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging, however, device compatibility varies . See your owner’s manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable . As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
•
Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance . Other factor that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
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UVO eServices / UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock setting
screen . Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup and return
to exit . To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the
Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*)
QR CODEDigital Clock*
12V 12V180W
AUX USB180W
12V180W
B
A
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
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REMINDERS:
• Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge .
• Use manufacturer cables only that came with your device . Third party cables may cause damage to device
USB Charger*
The USB charger is located inside
the Center Console and on rear of
the Center Console A .
Wireless Smartphone
Charging System*
1 . Slide open tray cover
2 . Place smartphone on the center of the charging pad
3 . Indicator light B will change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4 . Once charging is complete, the
orange light will change to green
If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber . Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area .
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(Rear of Center Console shown)
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices
Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to
operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet .
REMINDER: When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
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Auto Hold temporarily maintains the
vehicle at a standstill even if the brake
pedal is released . Auto Hold can be turned
On/Off using the AUTO HOLD switch B
on the center panel below gear shift .
Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s
door, engine hood and trunk must be
closed, and the driver’s seat belt must be
fastened .
The Auto Hold indicator on the
Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a
standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B is
pressed On, the indicator will illuminate
white . While driving the vehicle (vehicle is
not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator
will remain white .
Green: Engaged - When coming to a complete stop by depressing the
brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green .
Off (not illuminated) - The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO
HOLD switch B is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually
turned On .
Yellow: Malfunction - When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there
may be a system malfunction . Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer .
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators.

•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB •If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application •Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Video
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QR CODE
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes
an electric motor to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the
EPB switch . Ensure that the indicator light is
illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB
switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure that the
indicator light is OFF .
REMINDERS:
•
EPB will not release unless the hood, tailgate and all doors are closed and seat belts are fastened
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicates that the EPB is functioning properly
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Auto Hold*
A
B
(Located below gear shift)
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