2020 KIA OPTIMA warning light

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Introduction
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
Tighten the cap until it clicks onetime, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline. Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15 percent ethanol, and do not
use gasoline or gasohol containing
any methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than 15 percent ethanol.
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Light control/Turn signals ..................4-103
2, Driver`s front air bag ...........................3-60
3. Horn.....................................................4-52
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-59
5. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-113
6. Ignition switch ........................................5-7Engine start/stop button ......................5-10
7. Cruise control ......................................5-91 Smart cruise control ............................5-95
8. Passenger’s front air bag ....................3-60
9. Hazard warning flasher .........................6-2
10. Manual climate control system ........4-121 Automatic climate control system ....4-131
11. Shift lever A/T ....................................5-14 Shift lever DCT ..................................5-22
12. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-51
13. Drive mode button ...........................5-116
14. Seat warmer ....................................4-151 Air ventilation seat ...........................4-152
15. Surround view monitor system On/Off button ...................................4-102
16. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch.................................................5-40
17. Auto Hold On/Off button ....................5-47
18. Center console storage box ............4-148
19. Power outlet.....................................4-153
20. USB charger ....................................4-154
21. Glove box ........................................4-148
22. Smart phone wireless charger ........4-155
OJFA019004❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Always wear your seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Restrain all children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Air bag hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Driver distraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Control your speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 3-4
• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
• Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
• Driver position memory system (for power seat) . . . 3-11
• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
• Children always in the rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
• Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-38
Air bag - advanced supplementalrestraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
• How does the air bag system operate? . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
• Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
• Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag . 3-66
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-\
71
• Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-723
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Safety features of your vehicle
No modifications or additionsshould be made by the user which
would either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat
belt assembly from being adjusted
to remove slack.
When you fasten the seat belt, be careful not to latch the seat belt in
buckles of another seat. It's very
dangerous and you may not be
protected by the seat belt properly.
Do not unfasten the seat belt and do not fasten and unfasten the seat
belt repeatedly while driving. This
could result in loss of control, and
an accident causing death, serious
injury, or property damage.
When fastening the seat belt, make sure that the seat belt does
not pass over objects that are hard
or can break easily. Driver's seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver, the seat
belt warning light will illuminate and
warning chime will sound for approx-
imately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch ON if the seat
belt is unfastened.
WARNING- Seat belt
buckle
Do not allow foreign material (liq-
uids, gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) to
obstruct the seat belt buckle.
This may prevent the seat belt
from fastening securely.
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If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 6mph
(9km/h), the warning light will stay
illuminated until you drive under
4mph (6km/h). (if equipped)
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 12mph
(20km/h) the seat belt warning chime
will sound for approximately 100 sec-
onds and the corresponding warning
light will blink. (if equipped)
If you unfasten the seat belt while
driving under 12mph (20km/h), the
seat belt warning light will illuminate
until the seat belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while
driving over 12mph (20km/h), the
seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 100 seconds and
the corresponding warning light will
blink. Front passenger's seat belt warning
As a reminder to the front passenger,
the front passenger’s seat belt warn-
ing lights will illuminate for approxi-
mately 6 seconds each time you turn
the ignition switch ON regardless of
belt fastening.
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 6mph
(9km/h), the warning light the warn-
ing light will stay illuminated.If you unfasten the seat belt while
driving in case of under 12mph
(20km/h) the seat belt warning light
will illuminate until the seat belt is
fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while
driving over 12mph (20km/h), the
seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 100 seconds and
the corresponding warning light will
blink.
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Safety features of your vehicle
(1) Retractor PretensionerThe purpose of the retractor pre-tensioner is to make sure that the
shoulder belts fit in tightly against
the occupant's upper body in cer-
tain frontal collisions.
(2) EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)
The purpose of the EFD is tomake sure that the pelvis belts fit
in tightly against the occupant's
lower body in certain frontal colli-
sions. If the system senses excessive ten-
sion on the driver or passenger's
seat belt when the pre-tensioner sys-
tem activates, the load limiter inside
the retractor pre-tensioner will release
some of the pressure on the affected
seat belt.✽ ✽
NOTICE
When the pre-tensioner seat belts
are activated, a loud noise may be
heard and fine dust, which may
appear to be smoke, may be visible
in the passenger compartment.
These are normal operating condi-
tions and are not hazardous.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system
consists mainly of the following com-
ponents. Their locations are shown in
the illustration:
(1) SRS air bag warning light
(2) Front retractor pre-tensioner
assembly
(3) SRS control module
(4) Emergency fastening device (EFD)
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NOTICE
• Both the driver's and front pas-
senger's seat belt pre-tensioner sys-
tem may be activated not only in
certain frontal collision, but also in
certain side collisions or rollovers,
if the vehicle is equipped with a
side or curtain air bag.
• Because the sensor that activates the SRS air bag is connected with
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the
SRS air bag warning light on
the instrument panel will illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
after the ignition switch has been
turned to the ON position, and
then it should turn off.
If the pre-tensioner seat belt system
is not working properly, this warning
light will illuminate even if there is not
a malfunction with the SRS air bag. If
the SRS air bag warning light does
not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned ON, or if it remains
illuminated after illuminating for
approximately 6 seconds, or if it illu-
minates while the vehicle is being
driven, have an authorized Kia dealer
inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt
and SRS air bag system as soon as
possible.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Do not attempt to service or repair
the pre-tensioner seat belt system in
any manner. Do not attempt to
inspect or replace the pre-tensioner
seat belts yourself. This must be
done by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Skin Irritation
Wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly after an accident in
which the pre-tensioner seat
belts were activated. The fine
dust from the pre-tensioner
activation may cause skin irrita-
tion and should not be breathed
for prolonged periods.
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If the shoulder belt portion slightly
touches the child’s neck or face, try
placing the child closer to the center of
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still
touches their face or neck they need to
be returned to a child restraint system.Restraint of pregnant women
Pregnant women should wear
lap/shoulder belt assemblies when-
ever possible according to specific
recommendations by their doctors.
The lap portion of the belt should be
worn AS SECURELY AND LOW AS
POSSIBLE.
Injured person
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
When this is necessary, you should
consult a physician for recommenda-
tions.
One person per belt
Two people (including children)
should never attempt to use a single
seat belt. This could increase the
severity of injuries in case of an acci-
dent.
WARNING- Small children
Do not allow small children to
ride in the vehicle without an
appropriate child restraint sys-
tem. If the shoulder belt comes
in contact with your child's neck
or face your child is too small to
ride in the vehicle. In a crash the
seat belt will inflict injury to your
child's neck, throat and face.
WARNING - Pregnant women
Pregnant women must never
place the lap portion of the seat
belt above or on the abdomen
where the fetus is located. The
force of the seat belt during a
collision will crush the fetus.
WARNING - Lying down
Do not allow passengers to lie
down while the vehicle is oper-
ating. The seat belt cannot pro-
vide appropriate protection to
lying occupants and they have a
risk of serious injury in the
event of a collision.
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