2019 KIA OPTIMA ignition

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Features of your vehicle
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highestposition.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.
Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
position. To cancel automatic defog-
ging logic or return to the automatic
defogging logic, do the following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Within 3 seconds after pressing the defroster button, press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times with-
in 3 seconds.
The recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. It
indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Auto defogging system (if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the probabil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture of inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on. This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture on the inside of the
windshield and operates.
The auto defogging system address-
es excess moisture on the inside of
the windshield in stages. For exam-
ple if auto defogging does not defog
inside the windshield at step 1
Outside air position, it tries to defog
again at step 2 Operating the air con-
ditioning.
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Operating the air condition- ing
Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield
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Features of your vehicle
To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and the ADS OFF will be dis-
played on the climate control infor-
mation screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.Automatic ventilation(if equipped)
When the ignition is ON or when the
engine is running and the outside
temperature is below 59°F (15°C),
the automatic ventilation feature will
activate if the recirculated air intake
position is selected for more than 5
minutes while A/C is off and floor
mode is selected. In this condition
the air intake position will automati-
cally switch to the outside (fresh) air
intake position.
To cancel or reset the Automatic
Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is
on, select Face Level mode and
keep pressing the air intake control
button more than 3 seconds.
When the automatic ventilation is
canceled, the indicator blinks 3
times. When the automatic ventila-
tion is activated, the indicator blinks
6 times.
CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to the systemparts could occur and may notbe covered by your vehicle war-ranty.
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Features of your vehicle
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, push either of the switches
to warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat.During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the "OFF" position.
Each time you press the switch,
the temperature setting of the seat
will change as follows :
■ Front seat
■ Rear seat
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatical-
ly depending on the seat tempera-
ture.
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■ Front seat
■Rear seat
OFF→ HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
OFF→HIGH( )→ LOW( )
→
WARNING- Seat warmer
burns
The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low tempera-
tures, if used over a long period
of time. Never allow passengers
who may not be able to take
care of themselves to be
exposed to the risk of seat
heater burns. These include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)
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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the switch
position.
If you want to ventilate your seat
cushion, press the switch (blue
color).
Each time you press the button, the airflow will change as follows: The seat warmer (with air ventila-
tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket.
OFF→ HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
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CAUTION - Seat damage
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as paint thinner, ben-zene, alcohol and gasoline.Doing so may damage the airventilation seat.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the seat. Thosethings may damage the airventilation seat.
Be careful not to spill liquid such as water or beverages onthe seat. If you spill some liquid,wipe the seat with a dry towel.Before using the air ventilationseat, dry the seat completely.
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Features of your vehicle
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.
Antenna
Glass antenna (if equipped)
When the radio power switch is
turned on while the ignition switch is
in either the "ON" or "ACC" position,
your car will receive both AM and FM
broadcast signals through the anten-
na in the rear window glass.
Shark fin antenna (if equipped)
The shark fin antenna will receive the
transmit data.
AUDIO SYSTEM
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CAUTION
Do not clean the inside of the
rear window glass with acleaner or use a scraper toremove foreign deposits asthis may cause damage to theantenna elements.
Avoid adding metallic coat- ings such as Ni, Cd, and soon. These can disturb receiv-ing AM and FM broadcast sig-nals.
To prevent damage to the rear glass antenna, never usesharp instruments or windowcleaners containing abrasivesto clean the window. Clean theinside surface of the rearglass window with a piece ofsoft cloth.
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Illuminated engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Engine start/stop button position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Starting the engine with a smart key. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
• Automatic transaxle operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
• Dual clutch transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
• LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Parking brake – Foot type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 • Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
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• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Camera type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-62
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
• FCA front radar/Camera sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Smart cruise control system equipped) . . . . . . 5-72
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-74
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• FCA front radar/Camera sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Recognizing pedestrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
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Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
• To increase cruise control set speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
• To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . 5-89
• To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
• To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Smart cruise control with Stop & Go system . . . 5-91
• Smart cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
• Smart cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
• Vehicle to vehicle distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98
• When the lane ahead is clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
• When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane 5-100
• To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control . . 5-104
• To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW). . . . . . . . . 5-115
• BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning)/ LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
• RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) . . 5-119
• Driver's Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
• LKA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-126
• LKA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
• LKA function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-133
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
• Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136
• System disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-147
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-147
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-147
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 5-147
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