KIA Optima (2018 year). Instruction — part 8

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Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks once,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator

light will illuminate.

WARNING

- Fire/explo-

sion risk

Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station facili-
ty. Failure to follow all warnings
may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death
due to fire or explosion.

WARNING

- Static

electricity

• Before touching the fuel noz-

zle,

you should eliminate

potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.

• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or
fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing stat-
ic electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in rapid burn-
ing. If you must reenter the
vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity discharge
by touching a metal part of the
vehicle, away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle or other gasoline
source.

WARNING

- Refueling

Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap. If
pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
fire and burns.

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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the “Fuel requirements”
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.

WARNING

- Cell phone

fires

Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric current
and/or electronic interference
from cellular phones can poten-
tially ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.

WARNING

- Smoking

DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.

WARNING

- Refueling &

Vehicle fires

When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.

CAUTION

- Exterior paint

Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any
type of fuel spilled on painted
surfaces may damage the paint.

WARNING

- Portable fuel

container

When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place
the container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity dis-
charge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, con-
tact with the vehicle should be
maintained until the filling is com-
plete. Use only approved portable
plastic fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.

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Emergency fuel filler lid release

If the fuel filler lid does not open
using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually.
Remove the panel in the cargo area.
Pull the handle out slightly.

CAUTION

Do not pull the handle exces-
sively, otherwise the luggage
area trim or release handle may
be damaged.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK (or OFF) position.
However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated even
within the 30 second period.

In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.

The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.

PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION

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Sunroof
control lever

Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sun-
roof is fully opened, closed, or
tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could occur.

CAUTION -

Sunroof motor
damage

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

WARNING

- Roof cargo

Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.

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WARNING

Do not allow children to operate
the sunroof.

WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.

CAUTION

Do not extend any luggage out-
side the sunroof while driving.

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Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)

If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a message will
appear on the LCD display or the
warning indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

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CAUTION

Make sure the sunroof is fully
closed when leaving your vehi-
cle. If the sunroof is opened, rain
or snow may leak through the
sunroof and wet the interior.

WARNING

In order to prevent accidental
operation of the sunroof, espe-
cially by a child, do not let a
child operate the sunroof.

WARNING

Do not sit on the top of the vehi-
cle. It may cause vehicle dam-
age.

WARNING

A panorama sunroof is made of
glass, therefore it may break in
an accident. If you do not have
your seat belt on, you may stick
out of the broken glass and get
injured or killed. For all passen-
gers safety, have an appropriate
protection on (ex. seat belt,
CRS, etc.).

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Sunshade

To open the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.

To close the sunshade when the
sunroof glass is closed

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.

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NOTICE

Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.

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NOTICE

Only the front glass of the panora-
ma sunroof opens and closes.

Sliding the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, both
the sunshade and sunroof glass will
slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof movement at any point, push
the sunroof control glass lever
momentarily.

CAUTION

- Automatic

sunroof shade

• Do not pull or push the sun-

shade by hand as such action
may damage the sunshade or
cause it to malfunction.

• Close the sunroof when driv-

ing in dusty environments.
Dust may cause a malfunction
of the vehicle system.

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When the sunshade is opened

Push the sunroof glass control lever
backward to the 1st or 2nd detent
position, the sunroof glass will be
opened.
To stop the sunroof glass movement
at any point, push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse the direc-
tion, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all pas-
sengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
Objects less than 4 mm (0.16 inch) in
diameter caught between the sun-
roof glass and the front glass chan-
nel may not be detected by the auto-
matic reverse glass and the glass will
not stop and reverse direction.

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WARNING

- Sunroof

Operation

When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.

WARNING

- Sunroof

Do not extend the face, neck,
arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.

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NOTICE

If you drive with the sunroof opened
right after a vehicle wash or rain,
water may get inside the vehicle.

Tilting the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed

Push the sunroof control lever upward,
the sunshade will slide halfway open
then the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened

Push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.

Closing the sunroof

To close the sunroof glass with
the sunshade

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 2nd detent position. The
sunroof glass and sunshade will
close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.

To close the sunroof glass only

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position. The
sunroof glass will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.

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CAUTION

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

CAUTION

- Sunroof motor

damage

If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could be
damaged.

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Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroof

completely if opened.

3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close
(about 10 seconds) until the sun-
shade slightly moves.

Then,

release the lever.

5.Push the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follows
again:

Sunshade Open

→

Glass Tilt Open

→

Glass Slide Open

→

Glass Slide

Close

→

Sunshade Close

Then, release the lever.

When this is complete, the sunroof
system has been reset and one
touch open and close should be
restored.

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NOTICE

If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.

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Electric power steering (EPS)

The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The electric power steering is con-
trolled by a power steering control
unit which senses the steering wheel
torque and vehicle speed to com-
mand the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

• If the Electric Power Steering

System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

• When you operate the steering

wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.

• When the vehicle is stationary, and

the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.

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NOTICE

The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not

illuminate.

• The steering gets heavy immedi-

ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.

• A click noise may be heard from

the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK (OFF) position.

• A motor noise may be heard when

the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.

• If the Electric Power Steering

System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

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• When the charging system warning

light comes on due to the low volt-
age (When the alternator or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
malfunctions), the steering wheel
may require increased steering
effort.

Tilt and telescopic steering

Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.

To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3, if
equipped) then pull up the lock-
release lever to lock (4) the steering
wheel in place. Be sure to adjust the
steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion before driving.

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NOTICE

After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-
tion. This occurs when two gears are
not engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.

WARNING

- Steering

wheel adjustment

Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.

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Heated steering wheel
(if equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON
position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button
will illuminate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button once again. The
indicator on the button will turn off.

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NOTICE

The heated steering wheel will turn
off automatically approximately 30
minutes after the heated steering
wheel is turned on.

CAUTION

• Do not install any type of grip

cover for the steering wheel, it
may impair the function of the
heated steering wheel system.

• When cleaning the heated

steering wheel, do not use an
organic solvent such as paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may dam-
age the surface of the steering
wheel.

• If the surface of steering

wheel is damaged by sharp
object, damage to the heated
steering wheel components
could occur.

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WARNING

If the steering wheel becomes
too warm, turn the system off.
The heated steering wheel may
cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

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Horn

To sound the horn, press the horn
symbols on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.

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NOTICE

To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustra-
tion). The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.

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MIRRORS

Inside rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window
is seen. Make this adjustment before
you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision through the rear win-
dow.

Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)

Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever (3) is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever (3) toward
you to reduce the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
during night driving.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.

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(1) : Day, (2) : Night

WARNING

- Mirror adjust-

ment

Do not adjust the rearview mir-
ror while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol.

WARNING

Do not modify the inside mirror
and don’t install a wide mirror. It
could result in injury during an
accident or deployment of the
air bag.

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Electric chromatic mirror (ECM)
(if equipped)

The electric rearview mirror automat-
ically controls the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
in nighttime or low light driving condi-
tions. The sensor mounted in the mir-
ror senses the light level around the
vehicle and automatically controls
the headlight glare from the vehicles
behind you.
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted
into reverse (R), the mirror will auto-
matically go to the brightest setting in
order to improve the drivers view
behind the vehicle.

To operate the electric rearview mirror:

• The mirror defaults to the ON posi-

tion whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.

• Press the ON/OFF button (1) to

turn the automatic dimming func-
tion off. The mirror indicator light
(2) will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to
turn the automatic dimming func-
tion on. The mirror indicator light
(2) will illuminate.

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(2) : Indicator, (3) : Sensor

CAUTION -

Cleaning
mirror

When cleaning the mirror, use a
paper towel or similar material
dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror. It may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.

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Outside rearview mirror

Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
adjusted remotely with the remote
switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
ed back to prevent damage during an
automatic vehicle wash or when
passing through a narrow street.
The right outside rearview mirror is
convex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or
direct observation to determine the
actual distance of following vehicles
when changing lanes.

If the mirror is jammed with ice, do
not adjust the mirror by force. Use an
approved spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.

WARNING

- Mirror

adjustment

Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could result
in loss of control.

CAUTION -

Rearview
mirror

Do not scrape ice off the mirror
face; this may damage the sur-
face of the glass. If ice should
restrict the movement of the mir-
ror, do not force the mirror for
adjustment. To remove ice, use a
deicer spray, a sponge or soft
cloth with very warm water.