KIA Optima Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction — part 15

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High beam operation

To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.

WARNING -

High beams

Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver’s vision.

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High Beam Assist (if equipped)

The High Beam Assist is a system
that automatically adjusts the head-
lamp range (switches between high
beam and low beam) according to
the brightness of other vehicles and
road conditions.

Operating condition

1.Place the light switch in the AUTO

position.

2.Turn on the high beam by pushing

the lever away from you.
The High Beam Assist (

) indica-

tor will illuminate.

3.The High Beam Assist will turn on

when vehicle speed is above 25
mph (40 kph).
• If the lever is pushed away when

the High Beam Assist is operat-
ing, the High Beam Assist will
turn off and the high beam will be
on continuously. The High Beam
Assist (

) indicator will turn off.

• If the lever is pulled towards you

when the High Beam Assist is
operating, the High Beam Assist
will turn off.

4.If the light switch is placed to the

headlamp position, the High Beam
Assist will turn off and the low
beam will be on continuously.

The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When the light switch is not in the

AUTO position.

- When the headlamp is detected

from the on-coming vehicle.

- When the tail lamp is detected

from the front vehicle.

- When the surrounding is bright

enough high beams are not need-
ed.

- When streetlights or other lights

are detected.

- When vehicle speed is below

15mph (24kph).

- When headlamp / taillamp of bicy-

cle/motorcycle is detected

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Warning light and message

When the High Beam Assist System
is not working properly, the warning
message (“Check High Beam Assist
System”) will come on for a few sec-
ond. After the message disappears,
the master warning light will illumi-
nate. We recommend you to contact
an authorized Kia dealer.

The system may not operate normal-
ly in the below conditions.
• When the light from the on-coming

or front vehicle is not detected
because of lamp damage, hidden
from sight, etc.

• When the lamp of the on-coming or

front vehicle is covered with dust,
snow or water.

• When the light from the on-coming

or front vehicle is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.

• When the front window is covered

with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.

• When there is a similar shape lamp

with the front vehicle’s lamps.

• When it is hard to see because of

fog, heavy rain or snow.

• When the headlamp is not repaired

or replaced at an authorized deal-
er.

• When headlamp aiming is not

properly adjusted.

• When driving on a narrow curved

road or rough road.

• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only part of the vehicle in

front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.

• When there is a traffic light, reflect-

ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.

• When the road conditions are bad

such as being wet or covered with
snow.

• When the front vehicle’s head-

lamps are off but the fog lamps on.

• When a vehicle suddenly appears

from a curve.

• When the vehicle is tilted from a

flat tire or being towed.

• When the LDWS (lane departure

warning system) warning light illu-
minates. (if equipped)

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NOTICE

• Do not place any accessories,

stickers or tint the windshield.

• Have the windshield glass replaced

from an authorized dealer.

• Do not remove or damage related

parts of the High Beam Assist sys-
tem.

• Be careful that water doesn’t get

into the High Beam Assist unit.

• Do not place objects on the dash-

board that reflect light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may malfunction if sunlight is
reflected.

• At times, the High Beam Assist

system may not work properly,
always check the road conditions
for your safety. When the system
does not operate normally, manu-
ally change between the high
beam and low beam.

Turn signals and lane change
signals

The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues
to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.

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NOTICE

If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.

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Check headlight

This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

• When replacing the bulb, use the

same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 9.

• If the different wattage bulb is

equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.

Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)

Automatic type

To ensure the proper headlight beam
is used under various conditions, the
headlight beam levels are automati-
cally adjusted depending on the
number of passengers, the weight in
the trunk, and other driving condi-
tions.

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NOTICE

If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined backward
according to passenger's posture, or
the headlight beam is irradiated to
the high or low position, have the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself.

AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System) (if equipped)

Adaptive front lighting system uses
the steering angle and vehicle
speed, to keep your field of vision
wide by swiveling and leveling the
headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO posi-
tion when the engine is running. The
adaptive front lighting system will
operate when the headlamp is ON.
To turn off the AFLS, change the
switch to other positions. After turn-
ing the AFLS off, headlamp swiveling
no longer occurs, but leveling oper-
ates continuously.

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If the AFLS malfunction indicator
comes on, the AFLS is not working
properly. Drive to the nearest safe
location and restart the engine. If the
indicator continuously remains on,
have system be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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A : Wiper speed control (front)

· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*

* : if equipped

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,

move the lever to this (MIST)
position and release it. The
wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is held in this
position.

OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.

LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed

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NOTICE

If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.

Front windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield wiper/washer

INT

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The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.

CAUTION -

Washer pump

To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.

WARNING -

Obscured
visibility

Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.

CAUTION -

Wipers &

windshields

• To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.

• To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.

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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running.
It may cause battery discharge.

Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)

The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 20 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned off, if the
lights are in the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately
5 seconds after the system in armed
stage.

Room lamp

•

: The light stays on at all times.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

WARNING -

Interior
Lights

Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark.
Accidents could happen
because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Map lamp

• Press the lens (1) to turn ON the

map lamp.
To turn the map lamp OFF press
the lens (1) again.

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(2) : DOOR mode

- The map lamp and room lamp

come on when a door is opened.
The lamps go out after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.

- The map lamp and room lamp

come on for approximately 30 sec-
onds when doors are unlocked
with a transmitter or smart key as
long as the doors are not opened.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on for approximately 20 min-
utes if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK/OFF position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on continuously if the door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ON position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

go out immediately if the ignition
switch is changed to the ON posi-
tion or all doors are locked.

- To turn off the DOOR mode, press

the DOOR button (2) once again
(not pressed).

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NOTICE

The DOOR mode and ROOM mode
can not be selected at the same time.

Front Room Lamp:

• Type A

(3): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps
on.

(4): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps
off.

• Type B

(3): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps on
and off.

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Trunk room lamp

The trunk room lamp comes on
when the trunk is opened.

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NOTICE

The trunk room lamp comes on as
long as the trunk lid opens. To pre-
vent unnecessary battery drain,
close the trunk lid securely after
using the trunk room.

Vanity mirror lamp

Opening the lid of the vanity mirror
will automatically turn on the mirror
light.

* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-

cle may differ from the illustration.

Glove box lamp

The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary battery
drain, close the glove box securely
after using the glove box.

CAUTION

- Vanity mirror

lamp

Always have the switch in the
off position when the vanity mir-
ror lamp is not in use. If the sun-
visor is closed without the lamp
off, it may discharge the battery
or damage the sunvisor.

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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function

The headlights (and/or taillights)
remain on for approximately 5 min-
utes after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key twice or turning
off the light switch from the headlight
or Auto light position.

Interior light

When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and
trunk) are locked and closed, the
room lamp will come on for 30 sec-
onds if any of the below is performed.
• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

- When the button of the outside

door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.

Pocket lamp (if equipped)

When all doors are locked and
closed, the pocket lamp will come on
for 15 seconds if any of the below is
performed.
• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

- When the button of the outside

door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.

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If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.

Rear window defroster

The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the engine is
running.

To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster but-
ton again.

Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time
you turn on the rear window
defroster.

DEFROSTER

CAUTION -

Conductors

To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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1. Driver’s temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button

3. Front windshield defroster button

4. Rear window defroster button

5. Air conditioning button

6. Air intake control button

7. OFF button

8. Fan speed control button

9. Mode selection button

10. Passenger's temperature control knob

11. Dual temperature control selection button

12. Climate information screen selection button

13. DRIVER ONLY button

14. ECON (Economy air conditioning) button

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NOTICE

Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to dis-
charge. Operate the blower when
the engine is running.

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Automatic heating and air con-
ditioning

1. Press the AUTO button. The

modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the tem-
perature.

2. Turn the temperature control knob

to the desired temperature.

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NOTICE

• To turn the automatic operation

off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’
sign will illuminate on the infor-
mation display once again.)

- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.

• For your convenience and to

improve the effectiveness of the
climate control, use the AUTO
button and set the temperature to
73°F (23°C).

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NOTICE

Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating
and cooling system.

Manual heating and air condi-
tioning

The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually by pressing
buttons or turning knob(s) other than
the AUTO button. In this case, the
system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons or knob(s)
selected.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system on.

Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.

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