Table Of Contents - Kia Optima 2011 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
How To Use This Manual5
Introduction5
Fuel Requirements6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol6
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Use Of Mtbe7
Do Not Use Methanol7
Fuel Additives7
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster8
Your Vehicle At A Glance9
Interior Overview10
Instrument Panel Overview11
Engine Compartment12
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle13
Seats14
Seat15
Seat Belts15
Front Seat Adjustment - Forward And Backward16
Features Of Your Vehicle16
Seatback Angle17
Seat Height17
Lumbar Support (for Driver's Seat)17
Automatic Adjustment - Forward And Backward18
Lumbar Support19
Seat Height (for Driver's Seat)19
Headrest20
Headrest Removal21
Seat Warmer21
Seat Warmer*22
Climate Control Seat23
Seatback Pocket24
Active Headrest24
Rear Seat Adjustment25
Folding The Rear Seat25
Headrest (Rear)27
Headrest Removal (Rear)28
Seat Warmer (Rear)28
Armrest29
Seat Belt Restraint System30
Seat Belt Warning (for Driver's Seat)31
Seat Belt Warning (For Front Passenger's Seat)32
Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System With Emergency Locking Retractor33
Front Passenger/Rear Seat 3-Point System W/ Comb. Locking Retractor35
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt36
To Release The Seat Belt36
Seat Belt Precautions39
Infant Or Small Child40
Larger Children40
Pregnant Women41
Injured Person41
One Person Per Belt41
Do Not Lie Down41
Care Of Seat Belts42
Periodic Inspection42
Keep Belts Clean And Dry42
When To Replace Seat Belts42
Child Restraint System43
Using A Child Restraint System45
Placing A Passenger Seat Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode46
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with "Tether Anchor" System48
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Child Seat Lower Anchor System49
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System52
How Does The Air Bag System Operate53
Noise And Smoke54
Installing Child Restraint on a Front Passenger's Seat54
Srs Components And Functions55
Air Bag Warning Light55
Ods (Occupant Detection System)58
Main Components Of Ods59
Condition/Operation In The Front Passenger Occupant Detection System60
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag64
Passenger's Air Bag65
Side Impact Air Bag68
Curtain Air Bag70
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?71
Air Bag Collision Sensors71
Air Bag Inflation Conditions72
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions73
Srs Care76
Additional Safety Precautions On The Restraint System77
Air Bag Warning Label78
Keys80
Record Your Key Number80
Key Operations80
Immobilizer System81
Limp Home (Override) Procedure82
Smart Key Functions83
Smart Key Precautions84
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation85
Remote Keyless Entry System Precautions86
Battery Replacement (Transmitter/Smart Key)87
Theft-Alarm System88
Theft-Alarm Stage89
Disarmed Stage89
Door Locks91
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle91
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle92
Central Door Lock Switch*93
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System94
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature94
Speed Sensing Door Lock System94
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock95
Trunk Opening96
Emergency Trunk Lid Release Cable97
Closing The Trunk97
Emergency Trunk Safety Release98
Windows99
Power Windows100
Window Opening And Closing100
Automatic Reversal101
Power Window Lock Button102
Opening The Hood103
Closing The Hood103
Opening The Fuel Filler Lid105
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid105
Panorama Sunroof108
Sunshade109
Sliding The Sunroof109
Tilting The Sunroof109
Closing The Sunroof110
Resetting The Sunroof111
Driver Position Memory System112
Storing Driver's Seat Positions112
Easy Access Function113
Recalling Positions From Memory113
Steering Wheel114
Electric Power Steering114
Tilt Steering115
Horn115
Heated Steering Wheel116
Mirrors117
Inside Rearview Mirror117
Day/Night Rearview Mirror117
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm) With Homelink System And Compass117
Automatic-Dimming Function118
Compass Function119
To Adjust The Zone Setting120
Integrated Homelink Wireless Control System120
Programming Homelink121
Operating Homelink122
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button123
Erasing Homelink Buttons123
Outside Rearview Mirror124
Remote Control125
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror125
Instrument Cluster126
Instrument Panel Illumination127
Gauges127
Speedometer127
Tachometer127
Fuel Gauge128
Engine Temperature Gauge129
Trip Computer129
Odometer130
Tripmeter130
Distance To Empty131
Average Fuel Consumption131
Instant Fuel Consumption131
Average Speed132
Elapsed Time132
Distance To Service133
Outside Thermometer133
Engine Oil (Tire Rotation) Service Required133
Vehicle Option135
Auto Door Lock/Unlock135
Twice Unlock135
Headlamp Escort135
Warnings And Indicators136
Welcome Light136
Horn Feedback136
Avg Fuel Economy136
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light137
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (Ebd) System Warning Light137
Seat Belt Warning138
Turn Signal Indicator138
High Beam Indicator138
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light139
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light139
Front Fog Light Indicator140
Shift Pattern Indicator140
Charging System Warning Light141
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light141
Immobilizer Indicator Light141
Door Ajar Warning Light141
Low Fuel Level Warning Light142
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) (Check Engine Light)142
Esc Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)143
Esc Off Indicator143
Cruise Indicator144
Cruise Set Indicator144
Key Reminder Warning Chime144
Electric Power Steering (Eps) System Warning Light145
Lcd Display Warning145
Key Is Not Detected Warning145
Low Key Battery Warning146
Press Brake Pedal To Start Engine Warning146
Shift To "P" Position Warning146
Remove Key Warning147
Insert Key Warning147
Press Start Button Again Warning147
Shift To "P" Or "N" To Start Engine Warning148
Press Clutch Pedal To Start Engine Warning148
Check Stop Lamp Fuse Warning148
Align Steering Wheel Warning149
Door Open Warning150
Trunk Open Warning150
Illumination Indicator150
Parking Assist Warning151
Low Washer Liquid Warning151
Hazard Warning Flasher152
Parking Assist System153
Non-Operational Conditions Of Rear Parking Assist System154
Rear Parking Assist System Precautions154
Self-Diagnosis155
Rearview Camera156
Welcome System157
Escort Welcome157
Interior Light157
Lighting158
Battery Saver Function158
Headlight Escort Function158
Headlight Leveling Device158
Daytime Running Light159
Lighting Control159
Parking Light Position159
Headlight Position160
Auto Light Position160
High Beam Operation161
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals161
Front Fog Light162
One-Touch Triple Turn Signal162
Windshield Wiper/Washer163
Windshield Wipers163
Wipers And Washers163
Auto Control (Wipers/Washers)164
Windshield Washers165
Interior Light Automatic Turn Off Function166
Map Lamp166
Room Lamp167
Trunk Room Lamp168
Glove Box Lamp168
Vanity Mirror Lamp168
Rear Window Defroster169
Manual Climate Control System170
Heating And Air Conditioning171
Mode Selection (Heating/Conditioning)172
Temperature Control173
Max A/C-Level (B, D, E)173
Instrument Panel Vents173
Air Intake Control174
Recirculated Air Position174
Outside (Fresh) Air Position174
Fan Speed Control175
Air Conditioning175
Ventilation176
Heating176
Air Conditioning System Operation Tips177
Climate Control Air Filter178
Check Amount Of Air Conditioner Refrigerant And Compressor Lubricant178
Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)179
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning180
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning181
Defrost-Level182
Adjusting The Driver And Passenger Side Temperature Individually183
Adjusting The Driver And Passenger Side Temperature Equally183
Temperature Conversion183
Fan Speed Control (Manual)185
Air Conditioning (Manual)185
Off Mode (Air Climate Control)186
Climate Information Screen Selection186
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging187
To Defog Inside Windshield187
To Defrost Outside Windshield188
Automatic Climate Control System188
Defogging Logic189
Auto Defogging System190
Storage Compartment191
Center Console Storage191
Glove Box191
Cool Box192
Sunglass Holder192
Interior Features194
Cup Holder194
Sunvisor194
Power Outlet195
Digital Clock196
Floor Mat Anchor(S)196
Clothes Hanger197
Audio System198
Glass Antenna198
Steering Wheel Audio Controls199
Aux, Usb And Ipod Port200
How Vehicle Audio Works200
Satellite Radio Reception202
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio203
Care Of Discs203
Using Radio, Setup, Volume And Audio Control205
Using Cd Player208
Caution In Using Usb Device211
Using Usb Device213
Ipod Device Use215
Sirius Satellite Radio Information218
Using Sirius Satellite Radio219
Caution In Using Bluetooth Cellular Phone221
Bluetooth Phone Operation222
Receiving A Phone Call223
Talking On The Phone223
Bluetooth Audio Music Streaming223
Phone Setup224
Connecting A Phone225
Changing Priority226
Deleting A Phone226
Advanced Menu226
Incoming Volume (Bluetooth Call Volume Adjustments)226
Voice Recognition Activation227
Menu Tree227
Contacts Sync (Automatic Phonebook Download Setting)227
Making A Phone Call228
Direct Calling228
Calling By Name228
Phone Book (In-Vehicle) - Adding Entry By Voice229
Dialing By Number229
Phone Book (In-Vehicle) - Adding Entry By Phone230
Bluetooth Audio Speaker Adaptation230
Key Matrix231
Driving Your Vehicle232
Engine Exhaust - Warning233
Before Driving234
Before Entering Vehicle234
Necessary Inspections234
Before Starting234
Key Positions235
Illuminated Ignition Switch235
Ignition Switch Position235
Acc (Accessory) Position236
On Position236
Start Position236
Engine Start/Stop Button Position237
Starting The Engine With An Ignition Key240
Starting The Engine With A Smart Key241
Manual Transaxle Operation243
Using The Clutch244
Downshifting244
Good Driving Practices245
Automatic Transaxle Operation246
Transaxle Ranges247
P (Park)247
R (Reverse)248
N (Neutral)248
D (Drive)248
Sports Mode249
Paddle Shifter250
Shift Lock System250
Shift-Lock Override251
Ignition Key Interlock System251
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start253
Brake System254
Power Brakes254
In The Event Of Brake Failure254
Parking Brake255
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator255
Releasing The Parking Brake256
Brake Pedal256
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)257
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)259
Esc Operation261
Esc Operation Off261
Esc Off Button261
Esc Off Usage262
Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)263
Vehicle Stability Management (Vsm)264
Malfunction Indicator264
Good Braking Practices265
Active Eco Operation267
Cruise Control System268
To Set Cruise Control Speed268
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed269
To Decrease The Cruising Speed269
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On270
To Cancel Cruise Control270
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 40 Km/H (25 Mph)271
To Turn Cruise Control Off271
Economical Operation272
Special Driving Conditions274
Hazardous Driving Conditions274
Rocking The Vehicle274
Smooth Cornering275
Driving At Night275
Driving In The Rain276
Driving In Flooded Areas276
Highway Driving277
Winter Driving278
Snowy Or Icy Conditions278
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant279
Check Battery And Cables279
Check Spark Plugs And Ignition System279
To Keep Locks From Freezing279
Don't Let Ice And Snow Accumulate Underneath280
Carry Emergency Equipment280
Vehicle Load Limit281
Tire And Loading Information Label281
Vehicle Capacity Weight281
Seating Capacity281
Towing Capacity282
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit282
Certification Label284
Vehicle Weight286
Trailer Towing286
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)286
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)286
What To Do In An Emergency287
Road Warning288
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving288
If The Engine Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing288
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving288
If The Engine Will Not Start289
If Engine Stalls While Driving289
Emergency Starting290
Jump Starting290
Push-Starting291
If The Engine Overheats292
If You Have A Flat Tire293
Jack And Tools293
Jacking Instructions293
Removing And Storing The Spare Tire294
Changing Tires294
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque297
Use Of Compact Spare Tire299
Towing301
Maintenance303
Engine Compartment Overview304
Fuse Box304
Engine Coolant Reservoir304
Engine Oil Filler Cap304
Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir304
Positive Battery Terminal304
Negative Battery Terminal304
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir304
Air Cleaner304
Maintenance Services305
Owner Maintenance Precautions306
Owner Maintenance Schedule307
Maintenance Schedule Chart309
Chart Symbols312
Maintenance Under Server Usage Conditions (T-Gdi Engine)313
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items314
Engine Oil And Filter314
Fuel Filter314
Vapor Hose And Fuel Filler Cap314
Air Cleaner Filter315
Valve Clearance Check315
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Check315
Brake Hoses And Lines Check315
Exhaust Pipe And Muffler Check316
Suspension Mounting Bolts Check316
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint Check316
Drive Shafts And Boots Check316
Engine Oil Level Check317
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter318
Engine Coolant Level Check319
Radiator Cap319
Recommended Engine Coolant320
Changing The Coolant321
Brake/Clutch Fluid Level Check322
Washer Fluid Level Check323
Checking The Parking Brake324
Filter Replacement325
Climate Control Air Filter Inspection And Replacement327
Wiper Blades Inspection329
Blade Replacement329
Front Windshield Wiper Blade Check330
Rear Window Wiper Blade Check331
Battery Care333
Battery Recharging334
Reset Items335
Tires And Wheels336
Tire Care336
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures336
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure338
Tire Rotation339
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance340
Tire Replacement340
Wheel Replacement341
Compact Spare Tire Replacement341
Tire Traction342
Tire Maintenance342
Tire Sidewall Labeling342
Tire Size Designation342
Tire Speed Ratings343
Checking Tire Life343
Wheel Size Designation343
Tire Ply Composition And Material344
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure344
Maximum Load Rating344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading344
Traction - Aa, A, B & C345
Temperature - A, B & C345
Tire Terminology And Definitions346
All Season Tires348
Summer Tires348
Snow Tires348
Radial-Ply Tires349
Fuses350
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement351
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement352
Memory Fuse352
Main Fuse353
Multi Fuse353
Fuse/Relay Panel Description355
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel356
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel358
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel (Ems Box)360
Appearance Care361
Exterior Care361
Finish Maintenance361
Washing361
Waxing362
Finish Damage Repair362
Bright-Metal Maintenance363
Underbody Maintenance363
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance364
Corrosion Protection364
Interior Care366
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim366
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing366
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass366
Emission Control System367
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters369
Specifications & Consumer Information370
Dimensions371
Bulb Wattage371
Tires And Wheels Data372
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities373
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number374
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)375
Vehicle Certification Label375
Tire Specification And Pressure Label376
Engine Number376
Index378
Driver's Air Bag380
Spare Tire384