2019 KIA OPTIMA PHEV change time

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMA HYBRID
AND PLUG-IN HYBRID
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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See Back Pages for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
Available on the App Store, the Kia AR Owner’s Manual App uses AR (Augmented Reality) technology to provide tips and useful information about your vehicle.
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.

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
SCC/LDW* Mode: Displays the state of the Smart Cruise Control
with Stop & Go and the Lane Departure Warning (LDW )
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, Blind-Spot
Collision Warning 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.
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.
REMINDERS:
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Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped
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All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
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
For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR Code at right to view a video or refer to the Owner's Manual.
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
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

21*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)*/ High Beam Assist position/Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
OFFOFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)* - When switch is in the
AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start /Stop button* is on, the
AFS-H system will operate . To turn the system off, change the switch setting . After
turning the system off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs, but leveling operates
continuously .
High Beam Assist (HBA)* - The High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust
the brightness depending on light detected of oncoming vehicles and road conditions .
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start /
Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate . To turn HBA off, change the
switch setting .
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
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights
To o p e r a t e :
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate lever ring 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 (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal
blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster
modes .
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the daytime
•
The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are turned on
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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•Pressing the lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed . Pressing the lever down decreases frequency of wipes •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use

If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, the system will automatically be set ON again .
M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
B
A(Located below gear shift . Button location may vary)
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
QUICK TIPS
QUICK TIP
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 .
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or
when the button is pressed again to deactivate .
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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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, emojis 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
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

26OPTIMA HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
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.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go 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
Smart Cruise Control
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†6
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and 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
•Press button B down to set the speed . Press the RES+/SET- button B up/down to increase/
decrease the set speed
To adjust the vehicle-to-vehicle distance setting C, press the SCC button D on the
steering wheel . The images on the LCD screen E and the Instrument Cluster F 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 G or press the brake pedal . The LCD
screen will display a message that the SCC operation is canceled .
To turn system OFF, press the CRUISE button A . The CRUISE indicator on the instrument
cluster will turn OFF and the LCD screen SCC image will show canceled H .
To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button A . Repeat to switch modes again ( The SCC system must not be activated to change modes) .
For the SCC System to operate: •When no vehicle is in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph •When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front . It can even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessary .
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
•SCC system is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on
•
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 that the driver is not aware of .

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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
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UVO eServices*†1 A (Available on Hybrid)*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, AUX, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)
PUSH
POWER FILE
TUNE ENTER
VOL
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF PASSENGERRADIOMEDIAPHONE SEEKTRACK UVO
APPS/ SETUP

•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 Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that UVO eServices should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
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 .
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter PHONE Mode
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modesPress to select MEDIA modePress to display SE TUP/Settings 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)Press to enter APPS/Info menu
Press and hold to reset the system settings
Press to enter UVO menu
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files
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, or SOUND SET TINGS3 . Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)4 . Use the onscreen 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 .
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 .
For further UVO eServices operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 28-32.
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustrations.