18OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†7
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain 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
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 audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
A
B
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)†9
The FCA is designed to help alert the driver and, under certain conditions if necessary, apply emergency braking when rapidly
approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped . Initially, the Forward Collision Warning (FCW ) will provide a warning
when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle in front and emit an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster .
Adjust the alert settings (Early, Normal, Late) in the User Settings . To turn the FCA /FCW off, go to User Settings again and turn off .
If the system detects that the collision risk increases, the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) automatically applies the brakes
to reduce your speed, helping minimize the effects of a possible collision .
FCA can be turned ON in the User Settings menu on the Instrument Cluster display . The FCA /FCW will become active when the:
• Engine Start /Stop button is ON• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
REMINDERS:
• The FCA /FCW will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previously set to OFF
• The FCA /FCW will not operate when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 50 mph
• If the FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, the FCA system is automatically turned off
• When FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
Forward Collision Warning 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
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
The Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)*/Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCA and FCW may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
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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
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†8
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 .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†7
HAC is designed to 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 a HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for service .
•
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while stopped on an incline .
•
•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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