2019 KIA OPTIMA change time

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMA
Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable
driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.

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 Kia endeavors to ensure that 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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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
( Type B; Buttons located on Steering Wheel)
A
BTrip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for
tripmeter, fuel economy, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
Assist Mode*: Displays the state of the SCC with S&G,
Lane Keeping Assist, TPMS, Driver Attention Warning (DAW )
Master Warning Mode: Informs on low tire pressure
warnings, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW ) system
malfunction and other systems
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, lamps
and other features
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument
Cluster Modes .
Type B cluster:
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
Trip Modes / Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a system to relay pertinent
driving information . It appears on the display
when the ignition switch or the Engine Start /
Stop button* is in the ON position .
To cycle through the Trip Modes, press the
Mode button A .
To select and enter Trip Computer mode ,
press the OK button B up/down and then press
OK button B again to enter . To cycle through
different screens (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip
B), press the OK button B up/down and press
again to enter . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP
B screens, press and hold the OK button B to
reset the Tripmeter to zero .
REMINDERS:
•
Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped
•
All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
FUEL ECONOMY• Average MPG• Instant MPG
ACCUMULATED INFO• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DRIVE INFO• Tripmeter• Average MPG• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVE MODE
TRANSMISSION
TEMPERATURE*
(Type B Cluster)

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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
• Engine is turned off
• Switch is in the DRL OFF positionA
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light / HBA* / AFS-H*
DRL 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
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 .
Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H) 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 .
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QR CODE
REMINDERS:
• DRL only operates during the daytime
• When the AFS-H indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFS-H is not working properly . See an authorized Kia dealer for service
• 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 and low beams will be on continuously
DRL
OFF
DRLOFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal
DRLOFF
DRLOFF
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light
position, the taillights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)* – The AFS-H can
help improve visibility during nighttime driving by aiming the low beam
headlights toward the direction the vehicle is moving . AFS-H controls the
aiming direction based on steering angle and speed . When the headlight
switch is in the AUTO Light position, the AFS-H will activate .
REMINDER: When the AFS-H indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFS-H is not working properly . See an authorized Kia dealer for service .
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – High Beam Assist is designed to
automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and
low beams based on light detected 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 .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipe
HI: Fast wipe
A
B
(Located below gear shift)
C
B
A
Windshield Wipers & Washers
To o p e r a t e :
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
•
•Pressing lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed . Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
QUICK TIPS
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B to turn ON/OFF
steering wheel heater, while the
ignition or Engine Start /Stop button
is in the ON position .
Steering wheel heater will turn off
automatically in 30 minutes or when
button is pressed again to deactivate .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†24
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and
adjust to the desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel
in place .

It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle .
QUICK TIP
For illustrative purposes only; your steering wheel may differ. REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off . The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go Video
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Refer to page 2 for more information .
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A
B
CF
Smart Cruise Control
canceled
E
D
G
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†6,22
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go system is designed to maintain a predetermined
distance from vehicles detected ahead by automatically adjusting the driving speed as needed .
To set/adjust the SCC 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 button B down to set speed
•Press the RES+/SET- button B up/down to increase/decrease the set 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 SCC 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 cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button F or press the brake pedal . The LCD
screen will display a message that the SCC operation is canceled .
To turn SCC system OFF: Press the CRUISE button A . The CRUISE indicator on the
instrument cluster will turn OFF .
To change the SCC mode to standard Cruise Control press the C button for more than two seconds . Hold button again to return to SCC .
For the SCC System to operate: •When no vehicle is in front, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph •When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system can automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle in front . It will even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary . If the vehicle detected stops for more than 3 seconds, the system will disable .
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•
The SCC 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 button must be pressed ON in order to turn SCC ON
•
SCC system is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled
•
The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See Owner’s Manual for more information
•
If the SCC system is left on, it can be activated inadvertently . Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed which the driver is not aware of
The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

AUDIO SYSTEMS
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Audio System Setup Options – Press the SETUP key, then using the touchscreen, press the menu item to enter (Display, Sound, Clock / Calendar, Phone, System Info) . Adjust the available settings for each equipped audio system setup option by pressing the on-screen buttons/arrows . Audio system setup options may include the following:
•Display settings – Adjusting the Brightness, Mode Popup, MP3 Information Display
•Sound settings – Sound Settings, Speed Dependent Volume Control, Voice Recognition Volume, Touchscreen Beep
•Clock/Calendar settings – Clock Settings, Time Format, Calendar Settings, Clock Display
•System settings – Memory Information, Prompt Feedback, Language
Custom Key : A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
To Program the Custom Key: Press the SETUP key, then press the Custom button . Select one of the available features you would like the Custom button to open
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 22-25 or see your Owner’s Manual.
Sound Settings – To adjust the Standard Audio Systems sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4 . Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
Standard Audio System*
FM/AM/Media (USB, iPod®†12, AUX, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)*
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving . To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .

•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s nevigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX )Press and hold to the do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies . When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select FM/AM modesPress to select MEDIA mode
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
Press to display SETUP/Settings mode
Press to enter HOME modePress to enter PHONE mode
Rotate to change Radio Station/Media tracks/ files . Press to select
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations.

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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 modePress to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to enter APPS/Info menu
Press and hold to reset the system settings
Press to select UVO link mode
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX )Press and hold to the do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies . When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files . Press to select
UVO link 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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
For further navigation system operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 22-25.
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily 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 which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
UVO link*†1, 2 6 – FM/AM/SiriusXM® †2 0/Media (USB, iPod®†12, AUX, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)

•Using Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® and a supported smartphone, the phone's Navigation App may be displayed on the head unit
•At any time, you can interrupt the System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
•Prolonged use of the navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO link should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPSSound Settings: To adjust the audio system sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the ons-creen buttons to adjust settings . Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM® radio and save frequently used stations
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot . This saves the current station in the selected slot in FM, AM or SiriusXM®
Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment . In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites . During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program . Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations.

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Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX )Press and hold to the do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies . When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily 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 which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Sound Settings: To adjust the audio system sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button 3 . Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Navigation, Advanced, Default)4 . Use the on-screen buttons to adjust settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM® radio and save frequently used stations
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot . This saves the current station in the selected slot in
AM, FM, or SiriusXM®
Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment . In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites . During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program . Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Button : A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
To Program the Custom Button: Press the SETUP button, then press the Custom button . Select one of the available features you would like the Custom button to open
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA modePress to display SETUP/Settings mode
Press to display the MAP screen for the current position mode
SD MAP card insert slotPress to select navigation mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files . Press to select
For further navigation system operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 22-24.
UVO link with Navigation*†1,13 , 2 6
FM/AM/SiriusXM® †2 0/Media (USB, iPod® †12, My Music, AUX, Bluetooth® Au dio)
UVO link with 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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE

•At any time, you can interrupt the Voice Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
•Prolonged use of the navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery . A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations.