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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s instrument cluster displays the following Hybrid/Plug-In system modes to inform
the driver of its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
EV Propulsion - The electric motor
is moving the vehicle .
Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine is moving
your vehicle .
Power Assist - Both the electric motor AND the
engine are moving the vehicle .
Engine Generation - While the vehicle is stopped,
the engine is charging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery .
HYBRID / PLUG-IN SYSTEM
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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following Hybrid/Plug-In system modes to
inform the driver of its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the vehicle,
it is also recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery .
Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative braking
system is recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery .
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s Hybrid/Plug-In
system is standing by .
Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine
and the regenerative braking system are both
recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery .
HYBRID / PLUG-IN SYSTEM
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F
G
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
E
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner’s Manual .
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle* (Continued)
To charge the Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1 . Connect the ICCB A plug to an electrical outlet
2 . Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 . Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 . Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off
the vehicle
5 . Open the charging door E by pressing the charging door
(Ensure doors are unlocked) .
6 . Remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet F .
7 . Hold the charging connector handle G and connect it to the vehicle’s trickle
charging inlet F by pushing the connector until you hear a “clicking” sound
8 . Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is
illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
on the dash panel . The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle
approaches a full charge .
After charging has started, the estimated charging time is displayed on the
Instrument Cluster LCD I for about 1 minute . It is also displayed, when the
driver’s door is opened with charging in progress .
Remaining charge time
6h 14m
50%
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DRIVER'S PANEL
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the
LDWS button A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster
indicator will illuminate .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the
system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may
sound, while applying a slight adjustment to the steering, trying to
prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane .
Standard LDWS is the operating mode by default when the button
is depressed to ON . To switch to Active LDWS mode or standard mode,
go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the
system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is
traveling in
•LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated .
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking
or stopped B . A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound . The AEB
will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the AEB off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
When the LK AS sensor detects the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated
When the LK AS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LK AS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
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Lane Departure Warning System Video
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.
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(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)A
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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
•
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.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Toggle switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO eServices System or the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
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
QUICK TIPS
A
B
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors . Then press arrows
E to adjust mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured:
•Left − The mirrors will unfold .
•Right − The mirrors will fold .
•Center − The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed .
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the
Smart Key fob in proximity .
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
A
B
C
E
D
F
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the Smart Key* .
QUICK TIP Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
QUICK TIP
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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* /High Beam Assist position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System)* — When switch is in the AUTO
position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start /Stop button* is on, the
AFLS system will operate . To turn the system off, change the switch setting .
After turning the system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling
operates continuously .
High Beam Assist* — The High Beam Assist will automatically adjust the
brightness depending on brightness of oncoming vehicles and road conditions .
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine
Start /Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate . To turn the system
off, change the switch setting .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* — DRL may help others to see the front of
your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically when the ignition
or ENGINE START/STOP button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To o p e r a t e :
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring 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 (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal
blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster
modes .
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the daytime
•
The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are tuned on
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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To change the Cruise Control mode from ASCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button A . Repeat to switch modes again ( The ASCC system must not be activated to change modes) .
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
•Move the ASCC lever B to set or adjust speed
To adjust the vehicle-to-vehicle distance setting C, press the ASCC button D on
the steering wheel . The images on the LCD screen E and the Instrument Cluster F
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 CRUISE button A . The CRUISE indicator on the
instrument cluster will turn OFF and the LCD screen ASCC image will show canceled G .
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn ASCC ON/OFF
•ASCC system is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on
•
The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See owner’s manual for more information
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