2018 KIA OPTIMA PHEV engine

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMA HYBRID
AND PLUG-IN HYBRID
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Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide, and the specific operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
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To use the Kia AR Owner’s Manual App:
• Simply scan the interior or engine (motor) room of your vehicle with your smart phone or tablet, select feature/component and view the video guide.
• If you are unable to scan the vehicle, use the AR Manual (without scan) menu, select feature/component and view the video guide.

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.

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Indicators & Warning Lights
High Beam Assist Indicator*
High Beam Indicator
Tail Light Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Light*
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)*
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) On/Off Indicator Light
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Light ( Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Immobilizer Indicator*
READY Indicator
EVE V Mode Indicator
Active ECO Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator Light*
Hybrid System Warning Light*

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
12V Charging System Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction IndicatorElectronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) System Warning Light*
Airbag Warning Light
Parking Brake Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Electronic Parking Brake Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator*
Trunk Open Warning Light
Auto Hold Indicator
Door Ajar Warning Light
(red color) (yellow color) Regenerative Brake Warning Light
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Hybrid / Plug-in Indicators at Startup
A ECO Guide — Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven .
•Blue zone: High-efficiency range
•Green zone: Normal-efficiency range
•White zone: Low-efficiency range
B EV Mode — Illuminates when the electric motor is powering the vehicle .
C Ready — Illuminates when the Hybrid/Plug-In system is operational . Even
if the engine is off, the vehicle can be driven .
D State of Charge (SOC) — Displays the Hybrid/Plug-In battery charge
status .
E Active ECO — Automatically activated each time the vehicle is started .
Turn system ON/OFF using the ECO button on the center console .
•Active ECO ON (Eco indicator illuminated): Adjusts the engine,
transaxle and A /C system to conserve fuel
•Active ECO OFF (Eco indicator not illuminated): Provides more power
when driving up steep roads or carrying heavy loads
F Service Indicator — Illuminates when a malfunction occurs in the
vehicle’s Hybrid/Plug-In system . Have an authorized Kia dealer address
the concern as soon as possible .
If Active ECO is turned off, switch back to Active ECO as soon as possible for maximum fuel ef ficiency and to restore the ECO ON center display .
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7*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Trip Modes / Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information
related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start /Stop
button is in the ON position .
To cycle through the Trip modes, press the Mode button A .
When in the Trip Computer mode , press the Select /Reset button B
to cycle through the screens . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP B screens,
press and hold the Select /Reset button B to reset the Tripmeter to zero .
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster
Modes .
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for tripmeter,
fuel economy, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
ASCC/LDWS* Mode: Displays the state of the Advanced Smart
Cruise Control (ASCC) and the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
A/V Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service Modes: Informs on upcoming service intervals, tire
pressure status, warning messages related to TPMS, BSD
malfunction and when any door is not securely closed .
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, lamps and
other features
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
REMINDERS:
•
Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped
•
All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
FUEL ECONOMY• Range• Average MPG• Instant MPG
TRIP A/B• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
Range
Average
Hold OK : Reset
1729mi24.8MPG
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)(Hybrid screen shown above)
A
B

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Fuel Economy 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
Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute to your vehicle’s fuel
economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style,
environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics .
Below are tips on how to help improve fuel economy:
•Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular maintenance
•Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a
moderate rate
•Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure
•Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in your vehicles
•Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks
•Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
REMINDER: Driving range can vary depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank size, e .g ., 12-gal . vs . 24-gal ., even though the MPG may be the same
For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR Code above to view a video or refer to the Owner's Manual.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
When the Instrument Cluster LCD screen is in
the Trip Computer mode, the screen displays fuel
economy information related to the driving range
and average fuel economy .
To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes .
Range - Estimates how far you can go before
refueling is required .
Average Fuel Consumption - Calculates
average* fuel consumption from the distance
driven and amount of fuel injected into the
engine / total fuel used .
FUEL ECONOMY
• Range
• Average MPG
• Instant MPG
TRIP A/B
• Tripmeter
• Average MPG
• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE ENERGY FLOW
Range
Average
Hold OK : Reset
1729mi
24.8MPG

9*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Service Mode
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button
A, scroll to Service Mode and press Select /
Reset button B . System will display number
of miles remaining until next service is due, as
well as type of service .
When service is required,
the following will be
displayed:
Service Required
To reset the Service mode
system, press and hold
the Select /Reset button
B for more than
1 second .
To turn Service In OFF,
go to User Settings .
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval when in User
Settings mode:
•Press the Select /Reset button B up/down
and scroll to Service Interval . Press the
Select /Reset button B to enter
•Press the Select /Reset button B up/down
and toggle to ON, then press the Select/Reset
button B again . Then press the Select /Reset
button B to scroll and select the desired
miles or months for your next service
•Press the Select /Reset button B again to enter
User Settings
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes,
press the Mode button A when the vehicle is at a standstill and with
the ENGINE START/ STOP button* in the ON position and select User
Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the
display by pressing the Select /Reset button
B up/down, and then selecting the item by
pressing the Select /Reset button B again .
Driving Assist:
•Smart Cruise Control Response*
•Rear Cross Traffic Alert*
•AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)*
•FCW (Forward Collision Warning)*
•Coasting Guide*
Door/Trunk:
•Auto Door Lock & Unlock*
•Smart Trunk*
•Two Press Unlock*
•Horn Feedback*
Lights:
•One-Touch Turn Signal*
•Headlamp Delay
•Welcome Light*
Sound:
•Park Assist System Volume*
•BSD (Blind Spot Detection) Sound*
•Welcome Sound*
•Cluster Voice Guidance*
Service Interval:
•Set Mileage/Month
•Service Interval ON/OFF
Convenience:
•Easy Seat Access*
•Steering Position
•Wireless Charging System*
•Wiper/Light Display*
Other features:
•Fuel Economy Auto Reset
•Fuel Economy Unit
•Temperature Unit
•Tire Pressure Unit*
•Language*
To view a video on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
QR CODES
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
Service in
Off
Service Required
0000mi.
0000mi.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Drive Mode Integrated Control System*
The Drive Mode may be selected based on the driver's
preferences and road conditions .
To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the
DRIVE MODE button B . The instrument cluster will display
SPORT* or ECO when selected . When in NORMAL mode, it
will not display in the the instrument cluster .
Drive Mode System 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
(Located in Instrument Cluster)
ACTIVE
ECOHEV
DRIVE
MODE
(Buttons located below Gear Shift -Type B shown)
B
B
B
ECO Mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling
several vehicle components . When activated, it optimizes
drivetrain operations such as engine power and
transmission to help improve fuel economy .
To turn ON, press the DRIVE MODE button A . The button
light will turn on, and the green ECO indicator light B in
the instrument cluster will illuminate (indicating that you
are getting optimal fuel efficiency) . Active ECO system will
remain on even when the ignition is cycled .
To turn the Active ECO system OFF, press the DRIVE MODE
button A again .
To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
QUICK TIPS
For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
A
Hybrid*
A
Plug-in Hybrid*
REMINDERS: • The system is turned ON and in ECO mode when ignition is in the ON position
•
When NORMAL mode is selected, the indicator will display and system remains on . When ignition is cycled, the system will default to ECO .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER