KIA Optima Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 22

Driving your vehicle

64

6

Collision Alert

When the ASCC system is on, and
there is a high risk of collision due to
sudden braking of the vehicle in front
or not securing enough space with
the vehicle in front, the driver needs
to control the brake system or the
steering wheel manually. In this case,
the collision alert warning displays
on the instrument cluster and warn-
ing sounds. Decrease vehicle speed
immediately.

✽

✽

NOTICE

• Even when the indicator display-

ing the distance with the vehicle in
front does not blink or the colli-
sion alert does not sound, always
drive safely.

• Depending on the use of radio,

sound quality, and driving condi-
tions, you may not be able to hear
the warning sound. Therefore,
always pay close attention to traf-
fic in front.

If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed:
less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) moves to
the next lane, the warning chime will
sound and a message will appear.
If a vehicle enters into your lane mov-
ing less than the designated speed,
you can adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal.

OJF055176

OJFA055099

6 65

Driving your vehicle

In heavy traffic

In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if
the vehicle ahead of you starts mov-
ing, your vehicle will start as well.
However, if the vehicle stops for
more than 3 seconds, you must
depress the accelerator pedal or
move up/down the lever (to RES+ or
SET-) to start driving.

Radar to detect distance to the
vehicle ahead

The sensor detects distance to the
vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or
other foreign matter, the vehicle to
vehicle distance control may not
operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.

Radar check message

If the radar or cover is dirty or
obscured with foreign matter such as
snow, this message will appear and it
will disappear after for a while. In this
case, the system may not function
temporarily, but it does not indicate a
malfunction of the Advanced Smart
Cruise Control System. Clean the
radar or cover by using a soft cloth
and it will operate normally.

OJFH056162N

OJFA055100

OJFA056188CF

Driving your vehicle

66

6

ASCC (Advanced Smart Cruise
Control) malfunction message

The message will appear when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control
system is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.

• Always keep the sensor and

bumper clean.

• Use only a genuine Kia sensor

cover for your vehicle.

• Do not install accessories around

the sensor and do not replace the
bumper by yourself. It may interfere
with the sensor performance.

• Impact damage to the sensor or

sensor area may cause the sensor
to move slightly off position and
result in the ASCC not operating
correctly without any warning or
indicator from the cluster. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.

To adjust the sensitivity of
Advanced Smart Cruise Control

The sensitivity of vehicle speed when
following the front vehicle to maintain
the set distance can be adjusted. Go
to the User Settings Mode (Driving
Assist) and select SCC (Smart
Cruise Control). You may select one
of the three stages you prefer.
• Slow:

Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is slower than normal speed.

CAUTION

- Sensor

Damage

To prevent sensor cover dam-
age from occurring, wash the
car with a soft cloth.

OJF055237L

OJF055101L

6 67

Driving your vehicle

• Normal:

Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is normal

• Fast:

Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is faster than normal speed.

✽

✽

NOTICE

The system remembers the last
selected mode.

To convert to cruise control
mode:

The driver may choose to only use
the cruise control mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:

1.Turn the ASCC on (the cruise indi-

cator light will be on but the system
will not be activated).

2.Push the distance to distance

switch for more than 2 seconds.

3.Choose between "Smart cruise

control (SCC) mode" and "Cruise
control (CC) mode".

4.Speed setting is equal to the

advanced smart cruise control
operation method. However, when
it is turned off by the CRUISE
switch or the CRUISE switch is
operated after the engine is
restarted, it automatically returns
to the advanced smart cruise con-
trol system.

When using the cruise control mode,
you must manually assess the dis-
tance to other vehicles as the system
will not automatically brake to slow
down for other vehicles.

OJF055238L

OJF055239L

Driving your vehicle

68

6

Limitations of the system

The ASCC may have limits to its abil-
ity to detect distance to the vehicle
ahead due to road and traffic condi-
tions.

On curves

• On curves, the ASCC may not

detect a moving vehicle in your
lane, and then your vehicle could
accelerate to the set speed. Also,
the vehicle speed will rapidly slow
down when the vehicle ahead is
recognized suddenly.

• Select the appropriate set speed

on curves and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead and driving
condition.

• Your vehicle speed can be reduced

due to a vehicle in the adjacent
lane. Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal
according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition. Apply
the accelerator pedal and select
the appropriate set speed. Check
to be sure that the road conditions
permit safe operation of the ASCC.

OJF055025

OJF055025

6 69

Driving your vehicle

On inclines

• During uphill or downhill driving, the

ASCC may not detect a moving
vehicle in your lane, and cause
your vehicle to accelerate to the set
speed. Also, the vehicle speed will
rapidly slow down when the vehicle
ahead is recognized suddenly.

• Select the appropriate set speed

on inclines and adjust your vehicle
speed by depressing the accelera-
tor or brake pedal according to the
road condition ahead.

Lane changing

• A vehicle which moves into your

lane from an adjacent lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor until it
is in the sensor's detection range.

• The sensor may not detect imme-

diately when a vehicle cuts in sud-
denly. Always pay attention to the
traffic, road and driving conditions.

• If a vehicle which moves into your

lane is slower than your vehicle, your
speed may decrease to maintain the
distance to the vehicle ahead.

• If a vehicle which moves into your

lane is faster than your vehicle,
your vehicle will accelerate to the
selected speed.

• Your vehicle may accelerate when

a vehicle ahead of you disappears.

• When you are warned that the

vehicle ahead of you is not detect-
ed, drive with caution.

OJF055028

OJF055027

OJF055049

Driving your vehicle

70

6

Vehicle recognition

Some vehicles ahead in your lane
cannot be recognized by the sensor
as follows:
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-

cles or bicycles

- Vehicles offset to one side
- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-

decelerating vehicles

- Stopped vehicles
- Vehicles with small rear profile such

as trailers with no loads

A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-
nized correctly by the sensor if any of
following occurs:
-

When the vehicle is pointing

upwards due to overloading in the
trunk

- While making turns by steering
- When driving to one side of the lane
- When driving on narrow lanes or on

curves

Adjust your vehicle speed by
depressing the brake pedal accord-
ing to the road condition ahead and
driving condition.

• When vehicles are at a standstill

and the vehicle in front of you
changes to the next lane, be care-
ful when your vehicle starts to
move because it may not recog-
nize the stopped vehicle in front of
you.

OJF055048

OJF055029

6 71

Driving your vehicle

• Always look out for pedestrians

when your vehicle is maintaining a
distance with the vehicle ahead.

• Always be cautious for vehicles

that are taller with higher clear-
ance, or vehicles carrying loads
that stick out of the back of the
vehicle.

OJF055050

OJF055030

WARNING

- Safe Use of

ASCC

The ASCC can provide you with
an additional level of safety and
fatigue reduction. However you
must maintain careful observa-
tion of the roadway in front and
around you and maintain control
of your vehicle and spacing
around other vehicles as you
normally would. For example,
this will require you to apply the
brakes as needed when coming
upon a slower moving vehicle, or
when a vehicle from another lane
drives quickly in front of you.

Driving your vehicle

72

6

- After an engine start, please stop

for several seconds. If system ini-
tialization is not completed, the
ASCC does not normally operate.

- After an engine start, if any objects

are not detected or the sensor
cover is obscured with foreign sub-
stances, there is a possibility that
the ASCC system may not work.

- The following conditions may

cause a malfunction: over-loading
the trunk, suspension modification,
tire replacement with unauthorized
tires or tires with different tread
wear and pressure levels.

This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

3. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the device.

Radio frequency radiation expo-
sure information:
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance
of 20 cm between the radiator
(antenna) and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-locat-
ed or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

WARNING

- Inclines &

Towing

Do not use ASCC on steep
inclines or when towing another
vehicle or trailer since such
extreme loading can interfere
with your vehicle's ability to
maintain the selected speed.

6 73

Driving your vehicle

Hybrid vehicle

The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is
restarted.
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be
in ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode or SPORT mode.

The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

❈

When normal mode is selected, it
is not displayed on the cluster.

ECO mode (Active ECO)

Active ECO helps improve
fuel efficiency by control-
ling certain engine and
transaxle system operat-
ing parameters. Fuel effi-
ciency depends on the
driver's driving habit and
road condition.

• When the DRIVE MODE button is

pressed and the ECO mode is
selected, the ECO indicator
(green) will illuminate to show that
the Active ECO is operating.

• When the Active ECO is activated,

it does not turn off even though the
engine is restarted again. To turn
off the system, press the DRIVE
MODE button again.

DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

NORMAL

SPORT ECO

OJFA055054

■

Type A

■

Type B

OJFA055055

■

Type C

OJFA055053

ECO

Driving your vehicle

74

6

When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration may slightly be

reduced even though you depress
the accelerator fully.

• The air conditioner performance

may be limited

• The shift pattern of the automatic

transaxle may change.

• The engine noise may get louder.

The above situations are normal
conditions when the Active Eco
System is activated to improve fuel
efficiency.

Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in the ECO indi-
cator.
• When the coolant temperature is

low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.

• When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.

• When using manual mode:

The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.

• When the accelerator pedal is

deeply depressed for a few sec-
onds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode focuses on
dynamic driving by auto-
matically adjusting the
steering wheel, engine
and transaxle system.

• When the DRIVE MODE button is

pressed and the SPORT mode is
selected, the SPORT indicator
(yellow) will illuminate.

• Whenever the hybrid system is

restarted, the Drive Mode will revert
back to ECO mode. If SPORT
mode is desired, re-select SPORT
mode from the DRIVE MODE but-
ton.

• If the system is activated:

- While holding vehicle speed, it

maintains the gear and RPM for
some time even though the accel-
erator pedal is not depressed.

- Up-shifting is delayed.

✽

✽

NOTICE

In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi-
ciency may decrease.

SPORT

6 75

Driving your vehicle

Plug-in hybrid vehicle

The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is
restarted.
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be
in ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode.

The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.

❈

When normal mode is selected, it
is not displayed on the cluster.

ECO mode (Active ECO)

Active ECO helps
improve fuel efficiency by
controlling certain engine
and transaxle system
operating parameters.
Fuel efficiency depends
on the driver's driving
habit and road condition.
•

When the DRIVE

MODE button is
pressed and the ECO
mode is selected, the
ECO indicator (green)
will illuminate to show
that the Active ECO is
operating.

• When the Active ECO is

activated, it does not turn
off even though the
engine is restarted again.
To turn off the system,
press the DRIVE MODE
button again.

ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

OJFHP056147L

ECO

NORMAL ECO

Driving your vehicle

76

6

When Active ECO is activated:
• The acceleration may slightly be

reduced eventhough you depress
the accelerator fully.

• The air conditioner performance

may be limited

• The shift pattern of the automatic

transaxle may change.

• The engine noise may get louder.

The above situations are normal
conditions when the active eco sys-
tem is activated to improve fuel effi-
ciency.

Limitation of Active ECO operation:
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there
is no change in the ECO indicator.
• When the coolant temperature is

low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.

• When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
the engine torque is restricted.

• When using manual mode:

The system will be limited accord-
ing to the shift location.

• When the accelerator pedal is

deeply depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.

6 77

Driving your vehicle

The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert
the driver.
It senses toward the rear sides of the
vehicle and provides and early warn-
ing to the driver.

(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)

The warning range depends on

your vehicle speed. However, if
your vehicle is about 6 mph (10
km/h) faster than the other vehi-
cle, the system will not warn you.

(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)

When a vehicle approaches you

at high speed, the system will
warn you.

(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

When your vehicle moves rear-

ward, and the sensor detects an
approaching vehicle in the left or
right side, the system will warn
you.

BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

- BSD

Limitations

• The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system. Do not solely rely
on the system and always pay
attention to drive safely.

• The Blind Spot Detection

System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle
and is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane chang-
ing procedures. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes.

OUM054176L

Driving your vehicle

78

6

BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)

Operating conditions

The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) switch is pressed with
the Engine Start/Stop Button ON.
If vehicle speed exceeds 18.6 mph
(30 km/h), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.
If the vehicle is turned off, the system
will remember the last settings upon
restart.

When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.

Warning type

The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. Vehicle speed is above 18.6 mph

(30 km/h).

3. Other vehicles are detected in the

rear side.

WARNING

The Blind Spot Detection
System with Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane changing
procedures. Always drive safely
and use caution when changing
lanes. The Blind Spot Detection
System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.

OJFHP056098N

6 79

Driving your vehicle

If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is not in
detecting range, the warning will turn
off.

The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change a

lane

When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will blink on the
outside rearview mirror and an alarm
will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
the original position, the second
stage alert will be deactivated.

- The second stage alarm may be

deactivated.

• To activate the alarm:

Go to the User Settings Mode

→

Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.

• To deactivate the alarm:

Go to the User Settings Mode

→

Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.

✽

✽

NOTICE

The alarm function helps alert the
driver. Deactivate this function only
when it is necessary

OUM054029

2nd stage

OUM054028

1st stage