Kia Optima 2017 User manual

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Foreword

Table of contents

Introduction 1

Your vehicle at a glance 2

Safety features of your vehicle 3

Features of your vehicle 4

Audio system 5

Driving your vehicle 6

What to do in an emergency 7

Maintenance 8

Specifications & Consumer information 9

Appendix 10

Alphabetical index I

iii

How to use this manual........................................................... 1-02

Fuel requirements.....................................................................1-03

Gasoline engine..................................................................... 1-03

Diesel engine..........................................................................1-05

Vehicle break-in process..........................................................1-06

Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your ve‐

hicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist

you in many ways. We strongly recom‐

mend that you read the entire manual.

In order to minimize the chance of

death or injury, you must read the

WARNING and CAUTION sections in the

manual.

Illustrations complement the words in

this manual to best explain how to en‐

joy your vehicle. By reading your man‐

ual, you learn about features, impor‐

tant safety information, and driving

tips under various road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is

provided in the Table of Contents. Use

the index when looking for a specific

area or subject; it has an alphabetical

listing of all information in your manual.

Sections: This manual has nine sections

plus an index. Each section begins with

a brief list of contents so you can tell at

a glance if that section has the infor‐

mation you want.

You will find various WARNINGS, CAU‐

TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.

These were prepared to enhance your

personal safety. You should carefully

read and follow ALL procedures and

recommendations provided in these

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which damage to your vehicle could

result if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or

helpful information is being provi‐

ded.

Introduction

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine

Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance,

we recommend you to use unleaded

gasoline with an octane rating of RON

(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI

(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher.

You may use unleaded gasoline with an

octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90

but it may result in slight performance

reduction of the vehicle. (Do not use

methanol blended fuels.)

Except Europe

Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use

only unleaded fuel having an Octane

Rating of RON (Research Octane Num‐

ber) 91 / AKI (Antiknock Index) 87 or

higher. (Do not use methanol blended

fuels.)

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEA‐

DED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust

emissions and spark plug fouling.

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The use

of leaded fuel is detrimental to the

catalytic converter and will damage

the engine control system’s oxygen

sensor and affect emission control.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (We recom‐

mend that you consult an authorized

Kia dealer for details.)

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when re‐

fueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci‐

dent.

Leaded (if equipped)

For some countries, your vehicle is de‐

signed to use leaded gasoline. When

you are going to use leaded gasoline,

we recommend that you ask an au‐

thorized Kia dealer whether leaded

gasoline in your vehicle is available or

not.

Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is

same with unleaded one.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

and gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or in‐

stead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more

than 10% ethanol, and do not use gas‐

oline or gasohol containing any metha‐

nol. Either of these fuels may cause

drivability problems 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 problems

may not be covered by the manufac‐

turer’s warranty if they result from the

use of:

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Introduction

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs driva‐

bility.

Other fuels

Using fuels such as

- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,

- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained

fuel,

- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and

- Other metalic additives contained

fuels,

may cause vehicle and engine damage

or cause plugging, misfiring, poor accel‐

eration, engine stalling, catalyst melt‐

ing, abnormal corrosion, life cycle re‐

duction, etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) may illuminate.

NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or per‐

formance problem caused by the

use of these fuels may not be cov‐

ered by your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

Use of MTBE

Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain‐

ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%

weight) in your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may re‐

duce vehicle performance and produce

vapor lock or hard starting.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob‐

lems that are caused by the use of

fuels containing methanol or fuels

containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen

Content 2.7% weight.)

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco‐

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle

performance and damage components

of the fuel system, engine control sys‐

tem and emission control system.

Fuel additives

Kia recommends that you use unleaded

gasoline which has an octane rating of

RON (Research Octane Number) 95 /

AKI (Antiknock Index) 91 or higher (for

Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Re‐

search Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti‐

knock Index) 87 or higher (except Eu‐

rope).

For customers who do not use good

quality gasolines including fuel additives

regularly, and have problems starting

or the engine does not run smoothly,

one bottle of additives added to the

fuel tank at every 15,000 km (For Eu‐

rope) / 10,000 km (Except Europe). Ad‐

ditives are available from your author‐

ized Kia dealer along with information

on how to use them. Do not mix other

additives.

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in

another country, be sure to:

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• Observe all regulations regarding reg‐

istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is

available.

Diesel engine

Diesel fuel

Diesel engine must be operated only on

commercially available diesel fuel that

complies with EN 590 or comparable

standard. (EN stands for "European

Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,

heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi‐

tives, as this will increase wear and

cause damage to the engine and fuel

system. The use of non-approved fuels

and / or fuel additives will result in a

limitation of your warranty rights.

Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in

your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel

are available, use summer or winter

fuel properly according to the following

temperature conditions.

• Above -5 °C (23 °F) ... Summer type

diesel fuel.

• Below -5 °C (23 °F) ... Winter type

diesel fuel.

Watch the fuel level in the tank very

carefully : If the engine stops through

fuel failure, the circuits must be com‐

pletely purged to restart.

CAUTION

Do not let any gasoline or water en‐

ter the tank. This would make it nec‐

essary to drain it out and to bleed

the lines to avoid jamming the injec‐

tion pump and damaging the engine.

CAUTION

nDiesel Fuel (if equipped with

DPF)

It is recommended to use the regula‐

ted automotive diesel fuel for diesel

vehicle equipped with the DPF sys‐

tem.

If you use diesel fuel including high

sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)

and unspecified additives, it can

cause the DPF system to be dam‐

aged and white smoke can be emit‐

ted.

Biodiesel

Commercially supplied Diesel blends of

no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly

known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in

your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN

14214 or equivalent specifications. (EN

stands for "European Norm").The use

of biofuels exceeding 7% made from

rapeseed methyl ester (RME), fatty

acid methyl ester (FAME), vegetable oil

methyl ester (VME) etc. or mixing die‐

sel exceeding 7% with biodiesel will

cause increased wear or damage to the

engine and fuel system. Repair or re‐

placement of worn or damaged compo‐

nents due to the use of non approved

fuels will not be covered by the manu‐

factures warranty.

CAUTION

• Never use any fuel, whether diesel

or B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that

fails to meet the latest petroleum

industry specification.

• Never use any fuel additives or

treatments that are not recom‐

mended or approved by the vehicle

manufacturer.

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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

No special break-in period is needed.

By following a few simple precautions

for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you

may add to the performance, economy

and life of your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)

within 3,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for

long periods of time, either fast or

slow. Varying engine speed is needed

to properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen‐

cies, to allow the brakes to seat

properly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first

2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.

Introduction

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Exterior overview......................................................................2-02

Interior overview....................................................................... 2-04

Instrument panel overview......................................................2-05

Instrument panel overview (2)............................................... 2-06

Engine compartment................................................................2-07

Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

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1. Hood...................................... ...................................... p. 4-41

2. Headlamp (Features of your vehicle)......... ......... p. 4-127

Headlamp (Maintenance)................... ................... p. 8-106

3. Front fog lamp (Features of your vehicle).......... p. 4-132

Front fog lamp (Maintenance).............................. p. 8-110

4. Wheel and tire (Maintenance)................ ................ p. 8-66

Wheel and tire (Specifications)................................ p. 9-11

5. Outside rearview mirror..................... ..................... p. 4-55

6. Panorama sunroof.......................... .......................... p. 4-46

7. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your ve‐

hicle).......................................................................... p. 4-135

Front windshield wiper blades (Maintenance)...... p. 8-59

8. Windows...................................................................... p. 4-37

9. Parking assist system............................................ p. 4-100

Your vehicle at a glance

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Rear view

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10. Door locks.................................................................... p. 4-16

11. Fuel filler lid................................................................ p. 4-43

12. Rear combination lamp.......................................... p. 8-104

13. High mounted stop lamp................... ................... p. 8-117

14. Trunk............................................................................ p. 4-21

Smart Trunk............................... ............................... p. 4-23

15. Antenna................................... ................................... p. 5-02

16. Rearview camera.......................... .......................... p. 4-124

17. Parking assist system (Rear)................................ p. 4-100

Parking assist system (Front)............... ............... p. 4-100

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

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1. Inside door handle.......................... .......................... p. 4-17

2. Driver position memory button.............................. p. 3-08

3. Power window switch....................... ....................... p. 4-37

4. Central door lock switch..................... ..................... p. 4-18

5. Power window lock button...................................... p. 4-39

6. Outside rearview mirror control.............. .............. p. 4-55

7. Outside rearview mirror folding.............................. p. 4-55

8. Fuel filler lid open button.................... .................... p. 4-43

9. Trunk open button.................................................... p. 4-21

10. ESC off button............................................................ p. 6-51

11. Headlight leveling device........................................ p. 4-133

12. Instrument panel illumination control.................... p. 4-60

13. BSD On/Off button.................................................. p. 6-114

14. LDWS On/Off button....................... ....................... p. 6-103

LKAS On/Off button................................................ p. 6-107

15. Steering wheel............................. ............................. p. 4-51

16. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever.............. p. 4-51

17. Inner fuse panel............................ ............................ p. 8-77

18. Brake pedal................................ ................................ p. 6-37

19. Parking brake pedal......................... ......................... p. 6-38

20. Hood release lever.......................... .......................... p. 4-41

21. Seat.............................................................................. p. 3-02

Your vehicle at a glance

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. Steering wheel audio controls................ ................ p. 5-03

2. Driver’s front air bag........................ ........................ p. 3-53

3. Horn...................................... ...................................... p. 4-53

4. Instrument cluster.................................................... p. 4-59

5. Wiper and washer control lever............................ p. 4-135

6. Ignition switch............................................................ p. 6-07

Engine start/stop button.................... .................... p. 6-12

7. Cruise control.............................. .............................. p. 6-69

Speed limit control.................................................... p. 6-77

Advanced smart cruise control............... ............... p. 6-81

8. Audio............................................................................ p. 5-02

9. Hazard warning flasher............................................ p. 7-02

10. Manual climate control system............................ p. 4-150

Automatic climate control system........... ........... p. 4-156

11. Glove box.................................................................. p. 4-170

12. Passenger’s front air bag.................... .................... p. 3-53

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Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW (2)

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1. Shift lever M/T............................. ............................. p. 6-18

Shift lever A/T............................................................ p. 6-21

Shift lever DCT............................. ............................. p. 6-28

2. Heated steering wheel button................................ p. 4-52

3. ISG On/Off button...................................................... p. 6-96

4. Surround view monitoring system On/Off button......

.................................................................................... p. 4-125

5. Seat warmer............................................................ p. 4-176

Air ventilation seat.................................................. p. 4-177

6. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch......... ......... p. 6-41

7. Smart parking assist system On/Off button.. .. p. 4-106

8. Auto Hold On/Off button.......................................... p. 6-46

9. Parking assist system On/Off button.................. p. 4-100

10. Center console storage box................. ................. p. 4-170

11. USB charger.............................................................. p. 4-179

12. Smart phone wireless charger.............................. p. 4-179

Your vehicle at a glance

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Engine coolant reservoir.......................................... p. 8-49

2. Engine oil filler cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-48

3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped).............. p. 8-52

4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-56

5. Fuse box...................................................................... p. 8-76

6. Negative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-62

7. Positive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-62

8. Engine oil dipstick...................................................... p. 8-46

9. Radiator cap............................... ............................... p. 8-50

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir.......................... p. 8-53

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Your vehicle at a glance

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