VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05Hybrid/Plug-In Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Drive Mode Integrated Control System* . . . . . . . . . 10Plug-In Hybrid Modes* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HYBRID / PLUG-IN SYSTEMUVO eServices with Premium Navigation* Display . . . . 11Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Charging the Plug-In Hybrid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DRIVER’S PANELBlind Spot Detection System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)* . . . . . . . . 17Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Front Collision Warning (FCW )* . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Auto Hold* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 20Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Power Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21High Beam Assist* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Turn Signals & Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)* . . . . . . . . . 26Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
AUDIO SYSTEMUVO eServices / Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup* . 28UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . 30
CENTER PANELDigital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . 31Surround View Monitoring (SVM) System* . . . . . . . . 32Automatic Climate Control (UVO eServices)* . . . . . . . 33Automatic Climate Control (UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System)* . . . 34Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . 35Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Auto Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
S E AT I N GDriver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 38
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Smart Trunk* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Panoramic Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Fuel Door and Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Rear Parking Assist System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Hybrid/Plug-In Battery Vent (Air Intake) . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . 47
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . (See Back Inside Cover Page)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
*IF EQUIPPED PLUG-IN HYBRID FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDEOPTIMA HYBRID /
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio System - UVO eServices / Android Auto™ /
Apple CarPlay® Setup* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio System – UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . .29
Audio System – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation* . . 30
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid E V Battery* . . . . . . . . . .14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ECO Mode (Active ECO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Instrument Cluster - Hybrid/Plug-In Displays . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
11*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation Display*
When equipped, Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s UVO eServices with Premium Navigation screen also provides information on economical
operation and Hybrid/Plug-In system modes . To enter the Hybrid/Plug-In display mode, press the INFO key on the audio control unit . Press
the HYBRID button . Then select one of the three menus A - FUEL ECONOMY, ECO DRIVING and ENERGY FLOW .
Energy Flow - Displays the current flow of power between
the Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s main powertrain components .
ECO Level - The more economically and environmentally-friendly
you drive, the more the ECO Level increases .A Hybrid System Home Screens
Fuel Economy - Displays the average fuel
economy over the duration of a trip .
Energy Flow28 MPG
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Fuel Economy
ECO Driving
Feb. 3
12:26AMlll Fuel Economy
Feb. 3
12:31AM
ECO Level 6
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Hybrid Mode
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
l Average28.0 MPG
Reset
l Hybrid Fuel
Economy
lll ECO Driving
Energy Flow28 MPG
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Fuel Economy
ECO Driving
Feb. 3
12:26AMlll Fuel Economy
Feb. 3
12:31AM
ECO Level 6
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Hybrid Mode
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
l Average28.0 MPG
Reset
l Hybrid Fuel
Economy
lll ECO DrivingEnergy Flow28 MPG
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Fuel Economy
ECO Driving
Feb. 3
12:26AMlll Fuel Economy
Feb. 3
12:31AM
ECO Level 6
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Hybrid Mode
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
l Average28.0 MPG
Reset
l Hybrid Fuel
Economy
lll ECO Driving
Energy Flow28 MPG
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Fuel Economy
ECO Driving
Feb. 3
12:26AMlll Fuel Economy
Feb. 3
12:31AM
ECO Level 6
Feb. 3
9:31AM
Hybrid Mode
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
l Average28.0 MPG
Reset
l Hybrid Fuel
Economy
lll ECO DrivingPlug-In Hybrid
ECO Driving
Jul. 193:22 AM
Energy Information
Charging
Stations
Set Charging
Times
EV Range
Gas Stations
ECO Driving
ECO Level
Fuel Economy History
Jul. 193:22 AM
ECO Level 4
Energy Information
Energy Flow
Hybrid Ready
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
Battery InformationJul. 19
3:22 AMEnergy Information
Energy Flow
Battery Information Jul. 193:22 AM
Total Range
Electric
Remaining Charging Time
GasolineNormal (240V)
1 h 20 m
35080%50
300
mi
mi
mi
Plug-In Hybrid
ECO Driving
Jul. 193:22 AM
Energy Information
Charging Stations
Set Charging
Times
EV Range
Gas Stations
ECO Driving
ECO Level
Fuel Economy History
Jul. 193:22 AM
ECO Level 4
Energy Information
Energy Flow
Hybrid Ready
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
Battery InformationJul. 19
3:22 AMEnergy Information
Energy Flow
Battery Information Jul. 193:22 AM
Total Range
Electric
Remaining Charging Time
GasolineNormal (240V)
1 h 20 m
35080%50
300
mi
mi
mi
Plug-In Hybrid
ECO Driving
Jul. 193:22 AM
Energy Information
Charging Stations
Set Charging
Times
EV Range
Gas Stations
ECO Driving
ECO Level
Fuel Economy History
Jul. 193:22 AM
ECO Level 4
Energy Information
Energy Flow
Hybrid Ready
Engine Electric
Motor Battery
Battery InformationJul. 19
3:22 AMEnergy Information
Energy Flow
Battery Information Jul. 193:22 AM
Total Range
Electric
Remaining Charging Time
GasolineNormal (240V)
1 h 20 m
35080%50
300
mi
mi
mi
Hybrid Screen
Hybrid Screen
Hybrid Screen
Hybrid Screen
Plug-In Hybrid Screen*
Plug-In Hybrid Screen*
Plug-In Hybrid Screen
HYBRID / PLUG-IN SYSTEM
19*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
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 .
QUICK TIPS
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
AB
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 .
DRIVER'S PANEL
20*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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
DRIVER'S PANEL
24*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may
have difficulty understanding some accents
or uncommon names . When using Voice
Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation .
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Voice Recognition performance by making
a few simple changes to your phone
contacts:
•Use full names vs . short or single-syllable
names (“John Smith” vs . “Dad”; “Smith
Residence” vs . “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emoji’s or
hyphens (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case
Emergency” vs . “ICE”)
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia
System User's Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .
How to Place a Call
For the UVO eServices System and the UVO eServices System with
Premium Navigation, there are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button D (displays the phone screen
with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button C . Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests .
QUICK TIP
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
QUICK TIP
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
28*IF EQUIPPED
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
AUDIO SYSTEM
UVO eServices System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
UVO eServices System (Available on Hybrid)*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)
•Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay supported smartphones •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter Phone Mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to enter APPS/Info menu
Press and hold to reset the system settings
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files . Press to select .
Sound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settings
29*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
REMINDER:
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
30*IF EQUIPPED
AUDIO SYSTEM
OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music )
•Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay supported smartphones
•Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery .
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
•At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
QUICK TIPS
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations. For further UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 28-29.
Sound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System with Navigation sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settingsREMINDER: To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter Phone Mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files
Press and hold to reset the system settings