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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 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, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
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 C, 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 vehicle is in Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•
The BSD system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•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
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection System Video
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C
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
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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
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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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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
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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
Engine 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 vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob
on your person .
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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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AUDIO SYSTEM
OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
UVO eServices / Android AutoTM / Apple CarPlay® S e tup*
For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to page 29-30.
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 audio control unit’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 .
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 release
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,
accept the terms and conditions to complete registration (you can also register for an account on MyUVO .com) .
3 . 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 audio control unit's control panel, press the SETUP key .
3 . Press the PHONE PROJECTION button or CONNECTIVIT Y button on
the screen and select Apple CarPlay® .
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY . Accept all terms, conditions and
requests on the head unit and phone in order to use Apple CarPlay®
1 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
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Digital Clock
UVO eServices System* / UVO eServices with
Premium Navigation System* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key on the head unit . Then press the on-screen
Clock icon to enter clock settings . Follow the onscreen options to
adjust the clock settings .
Press the on-screen return icon to save changes .
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Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
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REMINDER: Using the power outlet (accessory plug) for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge .
For more information on the Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
REMINDERS:
• Daylight Savings must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Settings screen .
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO eServices with Navigation System*) .
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USB Charger*
The USB charger is located inside the Center Console and on rear of the
Center Console .
Use the Aux port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect
USB audio devices, smartphones and iPod® devices .
(Rear of Center Console shown)
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Auto Hold*
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 driver’s panel . 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 has four states:
White: Standby - With vehicle at a
standstill, and AUTO HOLD switch B
turned 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 turned 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.
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
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 A . 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 i s O F F .
Electric Parking Brake Video
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B
(Located on Center Panel)
REMINDERS:
•
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 indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
•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
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