KIA Optima (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

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Features of your vehicle

Warning lights

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NOTICE -

Warning lights

Make sure that all warning lights
are OFF after starting the engine. If
any light is still ON, this indicates a
situation that needs attention.

Air bag Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light

This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to the “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds

- It remains on if the parking brake

is applied.

• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates

with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” in chapter 8).

Then check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If any leaks in the
brake system are still found, the
warning light remains on, or the
brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminate with the parking brake
released, it indicates that the brake
fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Electronic
Brake force
Distribution
(EBD) System
Warning Light

These two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving:

• When the ABS and regular brake

system may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

WARNING -

Electronic

Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light

When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking thereby
increasing the risk of a crash
and injury. In this case, avoid
high speed driving and abrupt
braking.

Have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

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Electronic Brake

force Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light

When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or trip-
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.

Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) Warning
Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When there is a malfunction with

the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When there is a malfunction with

the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Charging System
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When there is a malfunction with

either the alternator or electrical
charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.

If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 8).
If the level is low, add oil as
required.

If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.

CAUTION

- Catalytic

Converter Damage

If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-
tial catalytic converter damage
is possible which could result in
loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION -

Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems which could
affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.

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If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine dam-
age or malfunction. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

2. Turn off the engine and check the

oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.

3. Start the engine again. If the warn-

ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When one or more of your tires are

significantly underinflated.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7.

This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeats blinking and off at the
intervals of approximately 3 seconds:

• When there is a malfunction with

the TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.

• If you notice any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.

CAUTION -

Engine
damage

If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oil
pressure warning light is illumi-
nated and stays on while the
engine is running,

serious

engine damage may result.

WARNING

- Low tire

pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable
and can contribute to loss of
vehicle control and increased
braking distances.

• Continued driving or low pres-

sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light
(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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NOTICE

- Electronic Parking

Brake (EPB) Warning Light

The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nate when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicate that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).

Master Warning light
(if equipped)

• This warning light informs the driver

of the following situations
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-

function (if equipped)

- Advanced Smart Cruise Control

(ASCC) malfunction (if equipped)

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)

- Autonomous Emergency Braking

(AEB) malfunction (if equipped)

- High Beam Assist(HBA) malfunc-

tion (if equipped)

- Lamp malfunction and so on.

The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from (

) to (

).

If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon (

).

Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB) Warning
light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When there is a malfunction with

the AEB.

In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

EPB

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Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFLS) Warning
Light (if equipped)

This warning light blinks:

• Once you set the Engine

Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the AFLS.

If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and restart the

engine. If the warning light remains
on, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

LED Headlamp Warning
Light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the LED headlamp.

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

This warning light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with a

LED headlamp related part.

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

Indicator Lights

Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with

the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.

AFLS

CAUTION -

LED

Headlamp Warning Light

Continuous driving with the
LED Headlamp Warning Light
on or blinking can reduce LED
headlamp (low beam) life.

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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When you deactivate the ESC sys-

tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.

For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.

Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the vehicle detects the

immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start the

engine.

- The indicator light goes off after

starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with

the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key)
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the

smart key in the vehicle properly
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start the

engine.

- The indicator light goes off after

starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:

• When the smart key is not in the

vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start the

engine.

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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:

• When the vehicle can not detect

the smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery of the smart key

is weak.
- At this time, you can not start the

engine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 6).

• When there is a malfunction with

the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Turn Signal Indicator
Light

This indicator light blinks:

• When you turn the turn signal light

on.

If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

- The indicator light does not blink

but illuminates.

- The indicator light blinks more

rapidly.

- The indicator light does not illumi-

nate at all.

High Beam Indicator
Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the headlights are on and in

the high beam position

• When the turn signal lever is pulled

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

High beam assist
indicator (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates :

• When the high-Beam is on with the

light switch in the AUTO light posi-
tion.

• If your vehicle detects oncoming or

preceding vehicles, the High beam
assist system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.

For more details, refer to "High beam
assist" in this chapter.

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Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the front fog lights are on.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the tail lights or headlights

are on.

Cruise Indicator Light
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the cruise control system is

enabled.

For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 6.

Cruise SET Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the cruise control speed is set.

For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 6.

AUTO HOLD Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• [White] When you activate the auto

hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.

• [Green] When you stop the vehicle

completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.

• [Yellow] When there is a malfunc-

tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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For more details, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 6.

AUTO

HOLD

CRUISE

SET

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Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• [White] When the lane departure

warning system does not detect
the lane line.

• [Green] When you activate the lane

departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS button.

• [Yellow] When there is a malfunc-

tion with the lane departure warn-
ing system.

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

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For more details, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)” in chapter 6.

ECO Indicator Light
(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates :

• When the Active ECO system is

activated by pressing the DRIVE
mode button.

• The ECO indicator (green) will illu-

minate to show that the Active
ECO is operating.

For more details, refer to “Drive
Mode Integrated Control System" in
chapter 6.

SPORT Mode Indicator
Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you select “SPORT” mode

as drive mode.

For more details, refer to “Drive
Mode” in chapter 6.

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The rear parking assist system
assists the driver during backward
movement of the vehicle by chiming if
any object is sensed within a distance
of 47 in. (120 cm) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system
and it is not intended to nor does it
replace the need for extreme care and
attention of the driver. The sensing
range and objects detectable by the
back sensors (

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) are limited.

Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as you
would in a vehicle without a rear park-
ing assist system.

Operation of the rear parking
assist system

Operating condition

• This system will activate when the

indicator on the rear parking assist
OFF button is not illuminated. If
you desire to deactivate the rear
parking assist system, press the
rear parking assist OFF button
again. (The indicator on the button
will illuminate.) To turn the system
on, press the button again. (The
indicator on the button will go off.)
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.

• This system will activate when

backing up with the ignition switch
ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system
may not be activated correctly.

• The sensing distance while the

back-up warning system is in oper-
ation is approximately 47 in. (120
cm) at the rear bumper center
area, 23.5 in. (60 cm) at the rear
bumper both side area.

REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING -

Rear parking
assist system

Never rely solely on the rear
parking assist system. Always
perform a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of
all obstructions before moving
the vehicle in any direction. Stop
immediately if you are aware of
a child anywhere near your vehi-
cle. Some objects may not be
detected by the sensors, due to
the object's size or material.

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• When more than two objects are

sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.

Types of warning sound

• When an object is 47 in. to 24 in.

(120 cm to 61 cm) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit-
tently.

• When an object is 24 in. to 12 in.

(60 cm to 31 cm) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-
quently.

• When an object is within 16 in. (40

cm) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.

Non-operational conditions of
rear parking assist system

The rear parking assist system
may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It

will operate normally once the
moisture clears.

2. The sensor is covered with foreign

matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)

3. Driving on uneven road surfaces

(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).

4. Objects generating excessive

noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.

5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones are within range of the
sensor.

7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing

The detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is covered with foreign

matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)

2. Outside air temperature is

extremely hot or cold.

The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as

ropes, chains or small poles.

2. Objects which tend to absorb the

sensor frequency such as clothes,
sound absorbent material or snow.

3. Undetectable objects smaller than

40 in. (1 m) in height and narrower
than 6 in. (14 cm) in diameter.

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Rear parking assist system
precautions

• The rear parking assist system

may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.

• The rear parking assist system may

malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified or damaged. Any
non-factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere with
the sensor performance.

• The sensor may not recognize

objects less than 15 in. (40 cm)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.

• When the sensor is frozen or cov-

ered with snow, dirt, or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until the
material is removed using a soft
cloth.

• To prevent damage, do not push,

scratch or strike the sensor.

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NOTICE

This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors. It cannot detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located
between sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.

Self-diagnosis

If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting the gear to the
R (Reverse) position, this may indi-
cate a malfunction in the rear parking
assist system. If this occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants due to a rear parking assist
system malfunction. Always drive
safely and cautiously.

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The rearview camera will activate
with the ignition switch ON and the
shift lever in the R (Reverse) position.

This system is a supplemental sys-
tem that shows behind the vehicle
through the rearview display mirror
while backing up unless equipped
with a navigation system, then will
display on the screen.
The rearview camera may be turned
off by pressing the ON/OFF button
when the rearview camera is activated.
To turn the camera on again, press
the ON/OFF button again when the
ignition switch is on and the shift
lever is in R (Reverse). Also, the
camera will turn on automatically
whenever the ignition switch is
turned off and on again.
• This system is a supplementary

function only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
inside/outside rearview mirrors and
the area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen by the camera.

• Always keep the camera lens

clean. If lens is covered with for-
eign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.

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If your vehicle is equipped with
AVN (Audio, Video and Navigation)
system, rearview display will show
behind the vehicle through the
AVN monitor while backing-up.
Refer to a separately supplied
manual for detailed information.

REARVIEW CAMERA

WARNING -

Backing &
using camera

Never rely solely on the rear view
camera when backing. You must
always use methods of viewing
the area behind you including
looking over both shoulders as
well as continuously checking all
three rear view mirrors. Due to
the difficulty of ensuring that the
area behind you remains clear,
always back slowly and stop
immediately if you even suspect
that a person, and especially a
child, might be behind you.

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