2020 KIA OPTIMA Features and Functions Guide

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 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
• Automatic transmission 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Parking brake – Foot type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
• Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
47 • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system
- Camera type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-63
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• FCA sensor (front view camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system - Sensor fusion type
(front radar+front view camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• FCA sensor (front radar + front view camera) . . . . 5-81
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
Cruise Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
• To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
• To increase cruise control set speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
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• To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
• To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . 5-93
• To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
• To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Smart cruise control with stop & go system . . . . 5-95
• Smart cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
• Smart cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
• Vehicle to vehicle distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
• When the lane ahead is clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
• When there is a vehicle ahead of you in yourlane . 5-104
• To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control . . 5-108
• To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . 5-116
• Drive mode (for Automatic Transmission) . . . . . . . 5-116
• Drive mode (for Dual Clutch Transmission) . . . . . 5-120
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) . . . . . . . . 5-124
• BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning)/ LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
• RCCW (Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning) . . . 5-128
• Driver's attention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
• LKA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
• LKA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
• LKA function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143
• Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145
• System disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-146
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-148
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154
• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-156
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-156
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-156
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 5-156
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• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-157
• Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-157
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-162
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• GAW (Gross Axle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change in
the sound of the exhaust or if you drive
over something that strikes the under-
neath side of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk open proceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control
at “Floor” or “Face” and the
fan at the highest speed.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Input any phone numbers or map locations (if vehicle equipped with
a navigation system) that you may
need during your trip.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
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WARNING- Check sur-roundings
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
WARNING- Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.WARNING- Loose objects
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident and result-
ing in serious personal injuries
or death.
WARNING- Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs may be as dan-
gerous or more dangerous than
driving under the influence of
alcohol.
WARNING- Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, sandals, etc.) may inter-
fere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The electrical accessories are opera-
tive. If the driver experiences difficul-
ty moving the ignition switch to the
ACC position, turn the key while at
the same time turning the steering
wheel right and left to release the
internal tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
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The anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the dri-
ver’s seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for auto-
matic transmission, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
WARNING- Key holder
Do not attach small purses,
multiple keys, or any other
heavy accessories to the dri-
ver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. It is possible for the
driver to accidently cause the
key inserted in the vehicle to
change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehi-
cle is moving thereby increas-
ing the risk of an accident and
causing the deactivation of sev-
eral safety features.WARNING- Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is not fully engaged. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off.
WARNING- Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
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