Kia Optima 2009 Owner's Manual

Optima

Features & Functions Guide

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See Back Cover for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

	Instrument
		Cluster		Optima
	/	Wheel	Getting to know your
	Panel/ Stalk	Controls
		Steering

Seating Controls

Center Panel

Driver’s

Controls

Controls

Roof Panel

Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!

Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable, safe and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and – above all – your satisfaction.

Using This Guide

The information contained in this guide will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations ensure the instructions are easy to follow.

This Features & Functions Guide provides an overview of vehicle operation and equipment. It is not meant as a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. Your Owner’s Manual contains specific information about the operation and maintenance of your Kia vehicle, including safety information, cautions and warnings that you need to know. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.

While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.

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QUICK GUIDE

• Audio System	Page 10
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio	Page 12
• Climate Controls	Page 13
• Driver and Front Passenger Seat Adjustments	Page 17
• Fuel Cap and “Check Engine” Light	Page 19
• Occupant Classification System (OCS) and Passenger Air Bag OFF Indicator	Page 22
• Safety Belts	Page 24

Contents

Instrument Cluster																								Center Panel Controls																						Driver’s Controls
																							02																				09																									19
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System																								• Digital Clock														09								Exterior
(TPMS)																							02	• AUX/USB/iPod® Port*														09								• Key Fob / Remote Keyless Entry																		19
																																														• Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All																				19
• Indicator and Warning Lights																							03	• Audio System*															10
																																														• Fuel Cap / “Check Engine” Light																			19
Panel / Stalk /																								• 6-Disc CD Changer / iPod® Operation*																		11
																																														Interior
Steering Wheel Controls																								• SIRIUS Satellite Radio Operation															12
																							04
• Tripmeter / Trip Computer*																							04	• Climate Controls																13						• Power Windows and Lock																	20
																																														• Central Door Lock																	20
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*																							04	• Automatic Gear Shift*																	15					• Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*																	20
• Instrument Panel Dimmer*																							05	• Manual Gear Shift*														16								Roof Panel Controls
• Power Adjustable Pedals*																							05	Seating														17
																																														• Map Lights																					21
• Headlights																							06																																								21
																								• 8-Way Power Adjustable
																																														• Dome Light																	21
• High Beams																							06	Driver’s Seat*																		17
																																														Safety
• Fog Lights*																							06	• Manual Driver’s and Passenger’s Seat*														18
																																																																				22
• Turn Signals																							06	• Front Active Headrests*																18						• Occupant Classification
• Windshield Wipers & Washers																							07	• Front Seat Headrest Adjustment														18								System (OCS) / Passenger
• Steering Wheel Audio Controls*																							08																							Air Bag OFF Indicator																	22
																																														• Child Safety Locks																	23
• Cruise Control*																							08
																																														• Safety Belts																	24
																																														Maintenance											(see back cover)
*If equipped																								Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
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instrument cluster

instrument cluster

A B C D E

F G

Tachometer
Engine Temperature						mph80
Turn Signal Indicators				60			100
Gear Shift Position		40		80	100120 140		160	120	F
Odometer /		5 6 7 8					180
	4		60			F	200		G
Trip Computer*		20	40					220140
Speedometer	3	A	20					240
	2							260
Fuel Gauge				D				km/h 160	B H
				P Trip A
		C				123km		C
				ODO		123456km
									C
						E

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

TPMS Malfunction Indicator remains illuminated when there is a problem with the system. See your dealer for service.

Low Tire Pressure Light indicates one or more tires is under-inflated

• Inflate tire(s) to specifications to turn off Low Tire Pressure Light

*If equipped

NOTE: Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressureight remains illuminated after inflating your tire(s).

NOTE: For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel economy, you must always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle.

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instrument cluster

Indicator and warning lights

For more information on the function of all warning lights, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.

					60			mph80 100
5	6	7	8	40		100120 140160			120		F
				60				200
					80			180
4 x1000rpm				20 40					220140
3
				20					240
2									260	160
									km/h		H
					P		Trip A
								123km
					ODO			123456km

– Low Washer Fluid*

– Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Malfunction Indicator

– Low Tire Pressure Indicator

ESC – Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator

ESCOFF – ESC OFF

– ABS Warning

– “Check Engine” Light

– Trunk Lid Open

– Immobilizer System Indicator*

– Front Fog Lights

– High Beam Indicator

CRUISE – Cruise Control

SET – Cruise Control Set

– Charging System Warning

– Parking Brake/Fluid Warning

– Safety Belt Warning

– Oil Pressure Warning

– Air Bag Warning

– Door Ajar

*If equipped	Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
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panel CONTROLS

Tripmeter / Trip Computer*

TRIP

TRIP

Press TRIP to toggle through each mode in sequence:

1 TRIP: Tripmeter

2RANGE: Distance to Empty

3AVG: Average Fuel Consumption

4Instant Fuel Consumption*

5AVG: Average Speed

6E/T: Elapsed Driving Time

7 OUTSIDE: Outside Temperature*

NOTE: Pressing TRIP for more than 1 second clears the display.

P Trip A

123km

ODO 123456km

Electronic Stability

Control (ESC)*

If an unstable condition occurs, ESC intervenes within fractions of a second via the engine computer and brake system.

To turn ESC OFF/ON:

• Press ESC button

NOTE: System defaults to “ON” position at vehicle start-up.

*If equipped

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panel controls

Instrument Panel Dimmer*	Power Adjustable Pedals*
With parking/headlights ON, rotate	With ignition ON and vehicle in PARK,
knob to adjust display brightness	press up or down to adjust distance of
	pedals from driver

*If equipped	Always check	the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
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STALK CONTROLS

Headlights

fog lights* & Turn Signals

AUTO

OFF

high beams

High Beams ON

ON

OFF

AUTO Function

: Headlights

: Parking Lights

OFF

AUTO

ON

OFF OFF

High Beams Flash

*If equipped

6

Fog Lights ON

Right Turn Signal

ON

OFF

Left Turn Signal	Fog Lights OFF

NOTE: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation.

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Stalk controls

Windshield Wipers & Washers

Adjust wiper interval

MIST: Single wipe

MIST	+
OFF

INT
LO	FRONT
HI

Pull to spray and wipe

OFF: Wiper off

INT: Interval wipe

LO: Slow wipe

HI: Fast wipe

*If equipped	Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
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